This week students will be learning how to evaluate websites and identify reliable sources of information before beginning their research on the solar system and extreme environments. They will also be learning how to take key word notes and paraphrase the information.
Today we had a virtual field trip with Green Bricks about air quality and biodiversity. Students explored sources of air pollution, discussed the effects of air pollution on biodiversity, and reviewed ways we can all reduce the harmful effects of air pollution and keep our planet healthy. They also learned about ozone and smog and how wind currents off the ocean tend to move air pollution further inland.
Students are encouraged to take the FUN AIR QUALITY audit to explain how to keep our air clean. For each completed audit we will be entered to win prizes for our classroom. Good luck everyone!
Check out how much our spuds have grown since Spring Break. Harvesting will take place in June. How many potatoes do you think these plants will produce? Put your predictions in the comments section of this thread.
Lesson Objectives
In this lesson students are learning about:
Owl Pellet Video Links
What are Owl Pellets?
https://www.freetech4teachers.com/2016/12/what-are-owl-pellets-learn-by-watching.html
How to Dissect an Owl Pellet
https://scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/resource/discover-how-to-dissect-an-owl-pellet/
Assignment
Today we planted our seed potatoes prior to spring break. We will harvest the potatoes in June. Our class predicts that we will grow approximately 100-320 potatoes.
On Wednesday we had a virtual field trip on zero waste and circular economies. Students learned about the 3Rs and examined why it is so important to reduce and re-use our resources. They explored the “how to” for recycling and composting and discovered solutions for sustainable waste management and how to remake materials and products to be used again and again, mimicking natural cycles in nature.
Students are encouraged to take a waste audit for homework for a chance to win a $100 gift certificate of our choice or a pizza party for our class. To complete the audit click on the link to take the fun WASTE AUDIT or follow the steps below:
GO TO greenbricks.ca/audits/
CLICK ON the audit and complete!
While it is still winter we are starting to see signs that Spring is on its way. Can you see where the daffodil bulbs are starting to sprout? Before you know it Spring will be here and the daffodils we planted this fall should be in full bloom.
People from Fortis BC talked with us today virtually about different forms of natural gas energy. We learned about LNG (Liquid Natural Gas), RNG (Renewable Natural Gas), and CNG (Compressed Natural Gas). LNG is natural gas that has been cooled down to liquid. RNG is Gas that is created from compost and is renewable. CNG is an eco-friendly alternative fuel for vehicles. Another thing the class learned is that if you smell rotten eggs go outside and call Fortis BC or 911 until it is safe to go back inside. We also learned about ways to conserve energy. Some of the ways we can conserve energy is to keep doors shut, close windows to keep warm air in, take shorter showers, and use technology less and unplug when your not using it. These are only some of the ways you can conserve energy. We also learned that if you are doing any digging on your property you should call Fortis BC to get a free map of where the gas pipes are located around your house. You should always be careful near pipe line markers and avoid digging or using heavy machinery in the area. Activities that are okay to do in these areas where the pipelines run include walking or biking.
Written By: E.M, T.K., and Z.H.
On Monday students from Division 3 participated as a class in an interactive virtual workshop with Relay Education facilitators using Google Meet. Students:
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