Our grade 6 class at Columbia Park has been working hard on an Eco Challenge to reduce waste and promote sustainability. As part of this challenge, we’ve been collecting recyclable materials and counting them on a weekly basis. For Earth Day, we decided to take things up a notch by participating in our local ‘Trashion … Continued
The Gr. 6/7 classes at Kinnaird, Twin Rivers, and Glenmerry Elementary schools celebrated Earth Day 2023 by making their own Eco Friendly All Purpose Cleaner. We first started the lesson by learning about Earth Day and why we acknowledge this global event, followed by some very inspirational videos about our amazing planet. Students then had … Continued
Ms Cooper’s grade 4/5 class were treated to tour through the fields of Cartwheel Farm, a small family farm at the heart of the Creston Valley. Cartwheel Farm grows certified organic vegetables and herbs for the community. As the class toured the farm, Laura and Nigel shared their perspective on farming: “We don’t grow vegetables, … Continued
Have you heard? There’s a new board game about climate change solutions! Mrs. Archibald’s grade 5’s got a chance to try their hands at understanding climate solutions this week by playing a game. First, we had a lesson about what climate is and how its changing. We dressed up Mrs. Archi then Meia, as the … Continued
Our first fieldtrip! It was a brisk winter morning with crunchy ice on the ground as we excitedly boarded the bus! We were greeted by Clayton the most enthusiastic bus driver in Revelstoke! He was just as excited as us to be heading across the Columbia River to take us to Revelstoke’s waste facility and … Continued
One of the most popular Beyond Recycling activities is Papermaking. During this hands-on lesson, students get the chance to recycle scrap paper into new paper, which can then be cut and decorated into things like cards, bookmarks, tree decorations, and journal covers. The difference between reusing and recycling is sometime surprisingly challenging to understand, and … Continued
What do muffins and moose and preserves have in common, you ask? They are all good food! Mrs. Spensley’s grade 5/6s closed out Beyond Recycling with a good food potluck that included muffins, moose meat, many types of preserved jams and veggies, and much more. The class’s final Beyond Recycling unit focused on food. They … Continued
The grade 5/6 class at St Mary’s School in Cranbrook, had the chance to try a new game that highlights the “Solutions” to Our Changing Climate. Using real world and researched solutions, the students worked together as a team to try to select climate strategies that would lower the global temperature before 2050. The game … Continued
Beyond Recycling focuses a lot of waste: what is waste, where does it come from, how has it changed over time, and how we can change our current waste habits. But that’s not all we talk about – it’s called BEYOND Recycling, after all – and going beyond often means finding new ways to do … Continued
The grade 5/6 class at St Mary’s school in Cranbrook, had an opportunity to explore the process of making recycled paper. Students ripped, blended, poured, pressed, patted and rolled to finally create some very interesting looking paper. The students were energetic and busy and worked well together. The final product will be used to create … Continued
