We all learned a lot about the environmental footprint of producing consumer goods. Students followed the lifecycle of various products from raw material extraction to the consumer and then through to recycling or joining the waste stream. We discussed the amount of energy and resources that go into products, and how product design determines if … Continued
The Grade 3 classes at Kinnaird Elementary got a taste of Beyond Recycling last month, with three lessons leading up to Earth Day. We investigated the classroom garbage habits, the raw materials that are taken from the Earth to support our lifestyles and learned all about our ecological footprints. As a thank you, some of … Continued
This week, the Grade 4 students at Kinnaird Elementary took a good hard look at the "True Cost of Food". We discussed the concepts of food miles, eating local, eating foods in season, and choosing organic foods. We compared the impacts of conventionally produced packaged foods to local, ‘real food’ and had some great discussion … Continued
Today we went on an amazing trip to with Loree Duczek from the RDEK. Loree started the trip with the question posed to the class "Do you think it makes a difference?" We started the trip at the local Transfer station, wherein the students saw the waste that was destined for the landfill. Students noticed … Continued
The Gr. 6/7 class at Rossland Summit School celebrated Earth Day 2015 with sending a message to the community about our how to decrease our Ecological Footprint. One of the students, Savanna Tweedy and Jess Williams (Beyond Recycling facilitator) participated in the Rossland Earth Day event on Sat. April 18. We had a "We challenge … Continued
For our BR Earth Day celebration, we planted our planter boxes outside of the Elementary School wing. These boxes have been in use since 2011, and have been used each year. This year we added new soil (thanks to Kaslo Building Supplies!), prepped the beds, and planted lettuce, various greens, radishes, and spinach. All class … Continued
Earth Day at St. Joseph’s was a day-long celebration. Destination Imagination teams traveled to different stations, learning about the Pacific Gyre, composting and how First Nations people can have a very different view of the environment . They made recycled paper, recycled candles, and a trash-to-treasure plant pot. They participated in a drumming circle, and … Continued
The grade 4’s at Kinnaird Elementary have spent the last 3 weeks preparing for Earth Day by creating ‘Recycled Art’ posters to promote positive eco-actions. After choosing an action slogan (i.e.: Hang the laundry to dry, Plant a garden, Don’t waste water), students created a collage out of bits of recycling and garbage. These posters … Continued
Redfish students came together to feast on all sorts of real food delicacies, many from the local area. There were raspberries, apple-pear sauce and apple cake; local cheese, ice cream and whipped cream; local meats, such as sausage and salami. There even was a yummy goat stew, almost all ingredients from the student’s back yard. … Continued
The students at Kootenay Orchards in Cranbrook, did an amazing job creating masterpieces out of recycled materials today. The students are preparing to showcase their creations for the entire school to see on Earth Day! Some of the T2T creations were, a wine bottle and Popsicle stick bird house, pencil holder and desk organizer, Cat … Continued
