Recycling Begins

"Puppets for Peace" learned about recycling this week. The children had an abundance of knowledge of objects that can be recycled. The discussion consisted of reasons for recycling and how this act helps to preserve our planet. We observed pictures of waste lands and this really sparked their attention as they observed how the trash that leaves our school and our homes end up. From these discussions, students agreed to start collecting plastic containers at home to bring to school. I was not completely comfortable with them collecting cans and transporting them to school. Therefore, we asked faculty members to deposit their soda cans in a bin that was placed in the facutly lounge. The students were amazed at the number of soda cans and this sparked a discussion that the nurse had conducted with them about consuming sugar. This is a future spin off on a health lesson.

We were in school three and a half days this week. We will continue to collect our objects and will make our deposits to the local recycling center in the city.

http://www.theteachersguide.com/Recyclinglessonplans.htm
http://www.ollierecycles.com/uk/html/sortgame.html

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"Puppets for Peace", Building Character for Life

Calendar of Events

Week 1 Project Creation Meeting
Collect stuffed animals
Transform stuffed animals into puppets

Week 2 Production Planning
Work in cooperative groups to create "Puppets for Peace"
concentrating on good character throughout our classroom and
our school
Perform skit on Friday to the class

Week 3 Second Grade Performances
Rehearse skits
Perform group skits to other classrooms
Discuss the issues displayed by puppets
Return to classroom for discussion of project extension

Week 4 Poster Path
Take pictures of students with their puppets and a featured message
Work to complete the message for public viewing
Display work in the hallways
Plan for project extension

Week 5 "Puppets for Peace" Save the Planet
Meet with a member from the Environmental Protection Agency
Concentrate on concerns discussed with the agency
Create a plan to help to contribute to solutions of the identified concerns
Post messages throughout the school with solution messages

Week 6 "Puppets for Peace" Culmination Activities
Have a forum to discuss issues resolved regarding character
and responsibility.
Invite local newspaper and other community stakeholders to
our activities.

Interesting Sites to Visit
http://www.handpuppetkingdom.com/
http://www.character.org/

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