In the month leading up to Earth Day. classes at both Kinnaird and Twin Rivers Elementary Schools turned trash into Recycled Art. Students collected bits and pieces of garbage or recycling from home and then used their materials to create works of art with a message! Each student chose a slogan for their artwork such … Continued
Today at Kinnaird Elementary, Ms. Landis’ Grade 4 class played an active role in recycling- they made their own paper using material from their recycling bin! Five teams worked together to create homemade paper in various shades- we saw blue paper, yellow paper, pink paper and various shades of grey depending on the bits of … Continued
Earth Day in Fernie was some SERIOUS fun this year. Students of all ages join in the activities at the Fernie Arts Station on April 22nd, 2014. Activities included an earth felting project, worm composting, trash to treasure crafting, cinema showcase movies, and free popcorn and snacks.
Students created a collage in old cd cases, looking at one of a zillion possibilities of ways to shrink our ecological footprints. From cross-country skiing instead of driving, to recycling, to stay-cations, each idea was illustrated almost entirely with items bound for the recycling centre or landfill.
Mrs. Graham’s 5/6 class did an outstanding job creating works of art from objects destined for the trash heap (or recycling box, at least). There was a cardboard guitar, a music stand made of old hockey sticks, and a hockey stick picture frame (complete with a photo of a much younger avid hockey player). There … Continued
The students from both KIS and Kootenay orchards were given the task over the March Break to collect recyclables and items destined for the landfill. The students not only came back to class with an array of items but the imagination and creativity was overwhelming!!! There were wind charms made with old spoons cut into … Continued
It was a rainy Earth Day this year, but Mrs. Hendry’s grade 5/6 class visited the Ootischenia Landfill and Brilliant Recycling Centre, seeing where our waste goes when we throw it "away". The landfill is trying very hard to become a resource recovery centre, aiming for no waste in the future, and the recycling centre … Continued
The students at The Kimberley Independent School and Kootenay Orchards School in Cranbrook, discussed the many ways they can reduce their Ecological Footprint. Students in both schools came up with great ways they could make change "with my own two hands". As students did their "Eco Handprint" activity they listened to Ben Harper’s song entitled … Continued
When we examine the life cycle of the stuff we use every day, we start to understand the whole story of the stuff we use. This lesson inspired the Fernie students to take a deep look into 4 common day items. Students worked in groups to understand the whole story of their product and talked … Continued
"It was hard to remember to do everything but I still got 500 points. It’s really fun to do this stuff because you’re helping yourself and the world." Doesn’t that just say it all? It’s not easy to change habits, you’re not going to be perfect at something new, but the rewards are so very … Continued
