Earth Week:

In preparation of Earth week this week we have been discussing about ways that we, as individuals, can make an everlasting impact upon the world by protecting Mother Earth. This morning, the students came up with ways that we can protect our Earth. Some examples include following proper hunting regulations to protect our animals, composting our food scraps and waste, conserving energy, finding alternative forms of power such as solar power panels, electric cars, conserving water by turning off the taps when brushing our teeth and reducing our daily pollution by trying to walk more, carpool etc.

Are there more ways that you can make a difference?

After watching this video below on “Sorry” for future generations for this Earth Day, can you and your scientist + active citizen, discuss what they think and feel after viewing the video. Are you feeling disappointed; sad; shocked? What in particular made you feel this way? Do you think the message of the video is important? Why or why not? Did you feel motivated to make a change or a difference in some capacity after watching this video?

Being the next generation to make a difference and protect our Earth, what can we do? How can we encourage more people to do the same? How can we spread our message? Ultimately, how can we do better, be better?

We have quite a few projects underway this week. Since “The Earth is in our hands” we began working on an Art project that will decorate our halls by spreading the message for different ways that we can take care of our only home, and protect our planet.

Art:

Our Art last week is now on display in our hallway, adding a splash of colour! We were inspired by “The Tiny Seed” by Eric Carle. As previously mentioned, the students were in awe of this painting project and thoroughly enjoyed themselves. Ask your artist about the processes that were used to achieve this textured look.

 

Science:

This week we worked extremely hard on our display of our Butterfly Unit. In our project we focused on the life cycle of the butterfly, the changes that occur during metamorphosis, body parts of both the caterpillar and butterfly, ways that both the caterpillar and butterfly can protect themselves, what the butterfly eats, distinguishing the differences between a moth and butterfly and so much more!

Why do you think that the butterfly will lay it’s eggs on specific leaves? What is the significance in that? 

From our studies of the butterfly, what was something that you were surprised to learn? What are some facts that stick with you?