Today the 2nd-3rd graders (after an...interesting bout at the healthy eating adventure challenge) continued their studies on pollution, and we made our very own pollution catchers! We painted old food cans then covered them in double-sided tape; we'll check them in about a week or so and find out about the air quality in this area.
Of course, the kids decided they wanted theirs on the roof...and Mr. Chris found out that shimmying up poles is not his forte.
The last two weeks have been wonderful.These kids are really learning and are anxious to learn more. Last week recycling triggered their minds. They wanted to let the whole world know that they recycle and that recycling is something for everyone.
This week is a bit more challenging for we are learning about air. The main focus is air pollution. We are conducting experiments and taking pictures. Kwame...wow! He walked up to an apartment, greeted the people, and asked to take a picture. As we walked away the lady said, "That was cute."
I felt happy that they are not only learning the things we are teaching, but are applying them to daily life. ~Nazareth, 2nd and 3rd grade teacher
Chairs, tables, buildings, cars, airplanes, jets, boats--all these things pollute our air.
Jordan Hart
Last week we learned about recycling. We did a recycle race. You can recycle anywhere you go. Please recycle.
Hayzul Powell
Today the tech class did some before and after pictures of how the enivonment would look like if people continued to go about polluting the world as they currently do.
In the beginning picture we have clean water, happy people, clear (clean skies), and over all health. But in the after picture we have oil slicks everywhere, dead or dying animals, dirty water, dying plants, and dark some-filled skys that try and block out the sun.
The tech students are very creative and had some really good ideas on how the enivronment should look "before and after." With the help of Charleston Harris (CJ), Randy Chambers, and Tahjonae Williams, the teachers (Ms. Lenice, Ms. Deanna and Mr. Uchenna) have a better understanding of how they think.
As I left my office last night, I noticed something hanging outside the door.
Odd.
My first thought was to wonder why maintenance put that there. Then I remembered seeing these strange strips earlier in the day in Ms. Bert and Ms. Brandie's classroom.
The kids are studying Air Quality as a part of their Environment/Recycling program this week. I'm guessing it has something to do with figuring out how clean/dirty our air is. I believe Ms. Lauren and Ms. Nazareth's class did something similar because I saw them setting jars outside earlier this week.
Maybe Monteyvion, Niemen, Hayzul, Ishmael, or someone from one of those classes can explain to us what they are doing and what they find out. I would love to know!
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