Today, Ms. Cooper’s 4/5 class from Erickson school learned about how delicious veggies are grown at Cartwheel Farm. Cartwheel Farm is an organic community farm in Erickson that grows about 150 varieties of seasonal vegetables. Laura and Nigel, farmers extraordinaire, gave us wonderful tour. As we gathered in the beginning of the tour the students … Continued
After an inspiring lesson about creative ways to reuse everyday waste, and plenty of fun brainstorming ideas ranging from egg carton dragons to cardboard couches, we decided to make something simple, practical, and easy for anyone to create: pen and pencil holders for our desks using cardboard and t
Many were trepidatious of the trip as they were worried about hanging out at the “smelly place where our garbage goes”. Before heading to the “smelly location, they explored several places in our community that help reuse and recycle material, showing students that the landfill should be the last
Many of us say or have heard the statement: “Just throw it away” but where is away, exactly? This question, along with other wonders about how we can be more sustainable, was the focus of this amazing field trip. Two Beyond Recycling classes embarked on this experience, Mme Russell’s Gr. 5/6 class from Twin Rivers … Continued
The Grade 5 and 6 students in Mr. Geddis’ class recently had to say goodbye to a once-loved toy, but in return, they got to welcome a new favourite into their homes!
We started our lesson today about how much we love water. Sienna said ‘I love that water can make ice, and then I can figure skate on it.‘ Other students chimed in with comments about swimming the summer, watering our food, drinking a cold glass of water and more. Braxton said ‘I love ice fishing‘. … Continued
When Valentine’s Day approached, the students were able to revisit the paper they had created months before. Instead of reaching for brand-new sheets, they chose to use something they had made themselves, something that once lived as scrap paper in their classroom.
What are the raw materials needed to make a soccer ball? How about a pencil, or a pair of jeans? This is what the students at Robson Community School learned during the Lifecycle of Stuff lesson. The Gr. 5 students in Mrs. Posnikoff’s class started the lesson by trying to guess what product their groups … Continued
The Grade 5/6 class at Twin Rivers Elementary School in Castlegar had fun making paper this week in Beyond Recycling. This hands on activity really showcases the raw materials, trees and water, and their role in creating paper. The “mini paper making factories” were set up with all the equipment: water, shredded newspaper, coloured paper, … Continued
Today Mrs. Cooper’s gr 4/5 class spent a chilly morning exploring the Creston Landfill. The students saw the recycling area first. This is where people drop off cardboard, glass, aluminum and plastic containers. These materials are then transported in big bales and made into new products. Recycling keeps these valuable materials out of the landfill. … Continued
