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
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
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
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
