This week at Erickson Elementary we got to reap the harvest of our earlier work in the spring by harvesting delicious produce from the school garden! What a treat and a way to celebrate the end of the school year. The students munched lettuce, kale, spinach, radishes -even the tops of onions. We also supplemented … Continued
The representatives supporting coal present their opening statement in the 2021 Redfish Energy Debate
What will our communities look like in 20 years? What if we used renewable energy, ate local food, reduced waste, protected water and used resources wisely? The students in Ms. Cooper and Mr. Davies classes at Erickson Elementary had some great ideas! There were eco-friendly buildings using straw for insulation and solar panels on the … Continued
Why just examine your class’s garbage when you can look at the entire school’s waste? This is what happened today in Ms Hodgson’s class, where the school custodians kindly saved ALL the school’s garbage from the day before. We learned it’s not a job for the faint of heart! We also discovered the school’s actual … Continued
This week with Ms Cooper and Mr Davies classes at Erickson Elementary school we investigated food. This school is right in the middle of farm land in the Creston Valley, so all the students had lots to contribute about this subject! We discovered that all food has a story and how to become curious about … Continued
We here in the Upper Columbia Valley, All need our water to drink, swim, wash, To plant our seeds and watch them grow. Every time we turn on the taps the water just Runs, runs, and runs. Water, water, everywhere… We used to take our water for granted, Always there when we … Continued
United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, tying the mini-BR unit with Mr. Mertens’ unit on Globalisation
Here are the posters Mrs. Graham’s class at St. Joseph’s School in Nelson created for their presentations!
This creative group got to work for Earth Day. Waste has certainly been a focus in Mrs. Doll’s class all year, and to put their learning into action, the students made mittens out of old sweaters. Using second hand wool and fleece sweaters from the thrift stores, students started by cutting out their patterns. Once … Continued
Hydro! Solar! Fossil Fuels! Nuclear! Wind! Pros and cons, cons and pros. Around and around the debate goes. Which energy source do you think is the best? It’s a tough question, and if there was one best answer then we probably wouldn’t be talking about it. Mrs. Doll’s class learned this lesson and more through … Continued
