Some Old Toys are Ready for a New Story
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!
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We love Water!
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
Handmade with Love: Our Valentine’s Paper-Making Project
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.
The Lifecycle of Stuff!
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
Creating Paper!
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
Waste diversion programs at the Creston Landfill!
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
How upcycling can plant a tree!
Mrs. Stienstras grade 6/7 class were very interested in the concept of upcycling after our first few lessons in Beyond Recycling. They loved the idea of creating something new and useful out of something old and destined for the landfill. Valican Whole Community Center was throwing out their old chairs so the students made a … Continued
Food in the Creston Valley
We are truly fortunate in the Creston Valley to have so many producers of food! From dairy, chickens, peaches, cherries, veggies, wheat, oats and more we have a lot to explore. With Ms. Adam’s class at Canyon Lister we visited Kootenay Meadows which is a beautiful example of local sustainable agriculture. We toured the farm … Continued
Trash to Treasure to H.E.L.P. a Honduran student!
The Gr. 5/6 class at Twin Rivers Elementary did a trash to treasure fundraiser to raise funds for students in Honduras. The teacher Curt Kutschera, has raised money for this cause before but usually does it with a bake sale. Students brought in items they made from materials they had around their homes, or brought … Continued
Waste and Good Food; A day of full circle learning!
Field trips are all about hands on learning and having fun in new environments and that is exactly what two classes from Robson Community School and Twin Rivers Elementary school experienced recently. Each class started out the day by visiting the Ootischenia landfill where they learned about how our everyday waste can be diverted at … Continued