Wildsight’s Beyond Recycling program returns yet again to McKim Middle School in Kimberley, kicking off with an informative unit about the waste in our world. We start by learning what waste is, where it comes from, how it’s changed over time, and how we can change our current waste habits. We do a waste audit, … Continued
Did you know that 2,500 pencils come from the average cedar tree, and six different raw materials are needed to make a pop can? Twin River Gr. 5 students wrapped up their “Lifecycle of Stuff” lessons with group presentations this week. Each group gave a very though and unique power point presentation explaining the five … Continued
Today the students of Mr. Blick’s grade 4/5 class at Adam Robertson Elementary School started their lifecycle project. The idea here is to see what goes into making everyday items. Lifecycle is a term used in biology- but does it apply to products we use all the time? The students have been learning about the … Continued
The gr. 7 class at Webster Elementary School embarked on their final few lessons in Beyond Recycling. Students focused on how wonderful our world is by looking at our similarities with Nature and the ecosystems that support us. This lesson is all about positivity and being amazed with our natural world. Outside games included students … Continued
The last Beyond Recycling class for Ms. Nelson – now Mr. Hammerich’s – grade 5/6 in Blewett had us looping back to the concepts introduced in the first lesson, specifically on how the Earth is like a cookie jar. The students responses were thoughtful and certainly more informed. They finished their Beyond Recycling adventure for … Continued
DUMP! Now that I have your attention, it’s a LANDFILL! Explaining the difference is a passion of Nathan from the RDEK, and this “D” word is simply not allowed on his field trips. Pinewood students wrapped up their Beyond Recycling program with a trip though the waste stream in Cranbrook with the notorious guide, Nathan. … Continued
The grade 6’s at Pinewood have been taking a deep dive into sustainability through their Beyond Recycling program this year. For their final projects, students are taking a deep dive into the UN Sustainability goals, merging Beyond Recycling with the rest of their social studies concepts. Through BR, they’ve learned about waste, plastic, power, energy, … Continued
TGIF! Thank goodness it’s FRY-DAY!
Students in Mr. Geddis’ grade 5/6 class look in amazement at the volume of unwanted clothes awaiting transport to a “new” life in the global textile recycling market.
Students from Webster Elementary in Warfield and Twin Rivers Elementary in Castlegar have been so busy in Beyond Recycling these past few weeks! They have embarked on the Eco-Challenge, investigating and changing behaviors around energy, water, and food in their everyday lives. Families learned how to conserve energy, water, and make homemade granola bars! Students … Continued
