Mrs Conlin’s class at Isabella Dicken Elementary School wrapped up their final Beyond Recycling class by taking a nature walk near Fernie’s Maiden Lake. It was a beautiful sunny day with tree buds blooming and panoramic view of the the snow capped mountains. The students discussed how leaves are similar to humans. They made connections … Continued
The grade 6 students at Isabella Dickens Elementary presented their Trash To Treasure projects to the entire school for Earth Day on Friday, April 22nd 2022. Madam Oscienny and Madame Lapointe’s students took excellent ownership and initiative to tackle their individual projects. For Trash to Treasure, students explored options for creative waste utilization and discovered … Continued
Students at Isabella Dickens Elementary School took a close look at how we use, consume and distribute water in the world. On a blustery spring day, students from Mr. Fortin’s class split up into multiple groups to participate in the “Water Footprints across the World” activity in the school field. The students looked at two … Continued
Madame Patrice and Madame Lapointe’s grade 6 class prepared and delivered a riveting debate on different types of energy sources. Students from Isabella Dickens Elementary school worked together in groups researching their energy source of fossil fuels, solar, geothermal, wind, nuclear, or hydro. Students had several classes to learn about energy and the multitude … Continued
Isabella Dicken Elementary School (IDES) students are moving, grooving, and finding ways to change the plastic world they live in. During this awesome lesson, Mrs. Conlin’s grade 6 class listed the plastics they use and touch everyday at home and at school. The students were amazed with how many plastic items they could come up … Continued
Mr. Fortin’s grade 5/6 class at Isabella Dicken Elementary school travelled back in time to explore the history of waste. The class started with brainstorming what the word ‘waste’ meant. How do we think about waste? Then we discussed what words would describe trash or garbage when using their senses (taste, smell, sound, touch and … Continued
