EARTH WEEK – KICK OFF ASSEMBLY – Monday, April 18th, 9:00 am
Kindergarten
In the fall, the children had fun planting bulbs in our schoolyard. Now that it's spring, they will have a chance to plant some colourful flowers.The planting will take place later in May.
Grade 1: Books and Movies – Thursday, May 12thpm - LIBRARY
The children will gather and enjoy listening to stories about nature and the environment. They will also watch a couple of short films and learn how they can help our planet earth.
Grade 2: Endangered Species Presentation – Monday, May 16th pm - GYM STAGE SIDE
Anouk Bikkers, an artist and the co-founder of the Endangered Species Memory Game, will lead this presentation. Through the use of her educational game and artwork, the students will learn about endangered species and how their actions can make a difference.
Grade 3: Eco-Systems Jenga –Classrooms – During Earth Week
“Students are often taught that ecosystems are delicately balanced.” To give students a tangible model of an ecosystem and have them experience what could happen if a component of that ecosystem were removed, students will explore the concept of “delicately balanced” ecosystems by playing a modified version of the popular game Jenga. In this modified version the blocks represent one of four elements found in an ecosystem: air, water, animals & plants. During the workshop students will use the game to explore what happens to an ecosystem when key components are removed, learn how the Jenga model applies to a local ecosystem, and brainstorm what they can do to help protect fragile ecosystems. This game will be made available to all other classes for future use, I will provide an easy to follow lesson plan should you wish to use it. We have purchased several games so that small groups of 4-5 students can work together!
Grade 4 and 5: Bugs Without Borders – Tuesday, May 3rd am - GYM STAGE SIDE
During this one-hour presentation, the scientists will introduce the students to the amazing lifestyles of the insects, reptiles and amphibians of our world and the huge impact they have on the ecology of planet earth. There will be exotic live insects and other animals, preserved animals, a projector slide show with lots of great images. In the last 15 minutes, students will have an opportunity to get up close to the live insects.
GRADE 5/6: Food Share – Friday, Apr. 29th am - Room 125
Energy Detectives - Students become the detectives in this workshop, uncovering the hidden energy in the foods we eat, particularly apple cider. Students will learn about the harvesting, growing, processing, transporting, selling and cooking that goes on before the finished product is enjoyed.
Grade 6: Eco-Systems Jenga – Classrooms - During Earth Week
“Students are often taught that ecosystems are delicately balanced.” To give students a tangible model of an ecosystem and have them experience what could happen if a component of that ecosystem were removed, students will explore the concept of “delicately balanced” ecosystems by playing a modified version of the popular game Jenga. In this modified version the blocks represent one of four elements found in an ecosystem: air, water, animals & plants. During the workshop students will use the game to explore what happens to an ecosystem when key components are removed, learn how the Jenga model applies to a local ecosystem, and brainstorm what they can do to help protect fragile ecosystems. This game will be made available to all other classes for future use, I will provide an easy to follow lesson plan should you wish to use it. We have purchased several games so that small groups of 4-5 students can work together!
Grade 7 and 8: Guest Speaker and Film– Colin Carter, Fight for the Planet -Thursday, April 21st am - LUNCHROOM
It started out as a five minute short film assignment for a grade 9 independent studies unit at Northern Secondary School and ended up as a 70-minute documentary. Colin Carter's film, Fight for the Planet investigates both the science behind climate change, and technologies that will bring us into the new 'green' future. Colin Carter will be at LKS to introduce the film and talk about his experience.
ENERGY CONSERVATION
Classes will brainstorm together how to “Power Down” their own classrooms. How can they save energy and reduce their energy consumption (ex. Turning off all or some lights for a portion of the day, turning off monitors when not in use, unplugging electronics, making sure vents and heaters are clear of debris, closing the binds etc).
