Wasteful, waste-of-time, wasting away, there are many expressions and words related to waste, but what is waste and has it always been as it is today? Students in Ms. Lema and Ms. Whittick’s Grade 7 classes in Invermere and Windermere, respectively, investigated those questions by a walk down memory lane. By looking at the history … Continued
At some point, you may have enjoyed a cold beverage out of a can, finished it, and then wondered, “Does it actually matter if I recycle this or throw it in the garbage? Do my actions make a difference?” Ms. Whittick’s Grade 7 class from Windermere Elementary school found out first-hand that what you do … Continued
The Columbia Valley, where Invermere is located, does not have a plethora of local farmers, making it even more important to support, visit, and interact with the few local farmers around. Thus as part of Beyond Recycling’s focus on learning where stuff comes from, Ms. Lema’s Grade 7 class from J.A. Laird in Invermere went … Continued
What do the two pictures below have to do with each other and helping out with the end of school? Figure 1: Ripped pieces of paper Figure 2: Handmade Artisanal Paper A) They both are pretty B) … Continued
The students at Rossland Summit School had a great lesson today at Moon Gravity Farms in Rossland BC. How and why should you farm in town? This educational tour included visiting the happy homes of Ducks, Goats, Bees, Chickens, Fruit Trees, and a large producing Veggie garden. The students were amazed at how a family … Continued
To celebrate the end of the year and the Real Food available to us, Ms Patience and Beyond Recycling educator Gillian Sanders brought snacks to share with the students. Students investigated where these came from and found the following: Organic cheese from Jerseyland in Grand Forks Cucumbers from Four Seasons Greenhouse in Winlaw Bread made … Continued
Have you ever noticed that plastic bottle caps feel different than the bottles they’re attached to? Harder or stiffer or a different colour? Have you ever looked at a cap to find that there was no recycling number, and thus realized you couldn’t recycle the plastic cap? What a potential mountain of plastic garbage heading … Continued
Since the first Earth Day in 1970, the third week of April has always been about youth making bold steps for change. And the students taking part in Wildsight’s Beyond Recycling program are doing just that. Motivated to make a difference, the Grades 4-7 students in this sustainability education program are coming up with innovative … Continued
Beyond Recycling has been a journey of discovery for Ms. Vibe’s 5/6 class. From learning the science of garbology to paper making and creating power – it has been a fun adventure. For the final lesson students began by exploring their back yard with a nature connections scavenger hunt. Nakusp Elementary School has a forest … Continued
The final topic of discussion in the Beyond Recycling program is food. “Real food” to be specific. Students have been learning how their food choices impacts the planet, and how eating more “real food” can lower their ecological footprint. What is “real food”, you ask? Think about these 5 N’s: Nutritious, Naked, Near, Now, and … Continued
