https://padlet.com/genevievestinson/gc21oq1wegc3 In order to discuss conservation, it is important to understand it's importance and it's effect on the Earth. Through real video footage, interviews, songs, and books, grade 1-2 students will gain a deeper understanding of conservation and the struggles the Earth is facing today. en-us 2017-12-04 01:52:37 UTC 2017-12-05 05:23:29 UTC hello@padlet.com genevievestinson https://padlet.com/genevievestinson/gc21oq1wegc3/wish/212690869   "I Took A Walk" by Henry Cole offers a chance for readers to take a walk through the woods. As you move through the book, the beautiful illustrations and descriptions help illuminate the beauty in nature that we so often speed right past.]]> 2017-12-04 02:13:21 UTC https://padlet.com/genevievestinson/gc21oq1wegc3/wish/212690869 genevievestinson https://padlet.com/genevievestinson/gc21oq1wegc3/wish/212691869     "The Curious Garden" offers a contrasting view of the world. The story takes place in a world with no trees or greenery of any kind. In that world, a boy named Liam finds a small, nearly dead garden that he tends to. The reader finds themselves yearning for the nature that we so often take for granted.]]> 2017-12-04 02:20:40 UTC https://padlet.com/genevievestinson/gc21oq1wegc3/wish/212691869 genevievestinson https://padlet.com/genevievestinson/gc21oq1wegc3/wish/212692891   "Outside Your Window" highlights the beauty in nature no matter where you live. Whether you live in a big city or out in the country, the view of nature out your window is beautiful and should be appreciated.]]> 2017-12-04 02:29:31 UTC https://padlet.com/genevievestinson/gc21oq1wegc3/wish/212692891 genevievestinson https://padlet.com/genevievestinson/gc21oq1wegc3/wish/212694351     In "Wonders of Swamps and Marshes" we explore the world of a swamp and see all of its beautiful features. Through its eerie illustrations and picturesque descriptions, we see the importance of a swamp for its inhabitants and for humans.]]> 2017-12-04 02:44:23 UTC https://padlet.com/genevievestinson/gc21oq1wegc3/wish/212694351 genevievestinson https://padlet.com/genevievestinson/gc21oq1wegc3/wish/213115837   In "The Great Kapok Tree" we follow a man into the rain forest. He exhausts himself trying to chop down a giant kapok tree and falls asleep. As he sleeps, the animals of the rain forest whisper in his ear the importance of the kapok tree. They explain that all living things depend on each other.]]> 2017-12-05 00:11:33 UTC https://padlet.com/genevievestinson/gc21oq1wegc3/wish/213115837 genevievestinson https://padlet.com/genevievestinson/gc21oq1wegc3/wish/213118592    In "My River" we see all of the different animals that live in the river. They claim the river as their own throughout the book. In the end, the question "Whose river is it?" is posed. The book answers that it's everyone's river. Through it's beautifully textured illustrations, the reader feels a sense of ownership over the river]]> 2017-12-05 00:35:55 UTC https://padlet.com/genevievestinson/gc21oq1wegc3/wish/213118592 genevievestinson https://padlet.com/genevievestinson/gc21oq1wegc3/wish/213120792 From the first snow of winter to the first flowers of spring, from exciting summer days to cool fall nights, children see the wonder and magic of nature throughout the year.]]> 2017-12-05 00:53:40 UTC https://padlet.com/genevievestinson/gc21oq1wegc3/wish/213120792 genevievestinson https://padlet.com/genevievestinson/gc21oq1wegc3/wish/213122334   In this video, we hear a reading of the book "Our Big Home: An Earth Poem." However, before the reading we see how children all around the world represent the Earth through art. This video offers a global perspective on the importance of nature.]]> 2017-12-05 01:04:09 UTC https://padlet.com/genevievestinson/gc21oq1wegc3/wish/213122334 genevievestinson https://padlet.com/genevievestinson/gc21oq1wegc3/wish/213123012    After reading "Outside Your Window" by Nicola Davies, the children and I will go outside to take part in the "My View of Nature" activity. Each of the students will have a "picture frame" cut out of a piece of paper. They will take their frame and place it on the ground somewhere (in the grass, on the pavement, on the sidewalk, on the wood chips of the playground). Students will jot down some of the beautiful things they notice about their small piece of the Earth. They will then compare what they noticed with another student in the class.]]> 2017-12-05 01:08:47 UTC https://padlet.com/genevievestinson/gc21oq1wegc3/wish/213123012 genevievestinson https://padlet.com/genevievestinson/gc21oq1wegc3/wish/213124205   After reading "The Curious Garden" the students will participate in a senses walk outside. We will take a walk around school and the students will not be allowed to talk. Instead, I will challenge them to notice things about the nature around them by only using their senses or smell, sight, hearing, and touch. They will record their findings and share their findings with the class.]]> 2017-12-05 01:15:32 UTC https://padlet.com/genevievestinson/gc21oq1wegc3/wish/213124205 genevievestinson https://padlet.com/genevievestinson/gc21oq1wegc3/wish/213124858 This book shares a variety of mythical stories that draw upon legends from eighteen different Native American tribes. This book beautifully illustrates the importance of plant life in Native American traditions.]]> 2017-12-05 01:20:49 UTC https://padlet.com/genevievestinson/gc21oq1wegc3/wish/213124858 genevievestinson https://padlet.com/genevievestinson/gc21oq1wegc3/wish/213125577   This book offers twelve unique stories of the living Earth seen from the sky. Through its gorgeous illustrations and descriptive poems, the reader learns how valued the Earth was to Native American tribes.

]]> 2017-12-05 01:25:40 UTC https://padlet.com/genevievestinson/gc21oq1wegc3/wish/213125577 genevievestinson https://padlet.com/genevievestinson/gc21oq1wegc3/wish/213126161    Through its beautiful illustrations and lyric poems, this book instills a respect for our Earth and an appreciation for the people who were its first caretakers. ]]> 2017-12-05 01:29:42 UTC https://padlet.com/genevievestinson/gc21oq1wegc3/wish/213126161 genevievestinson https://padlet.com/genevievestinson/gc21oq1wegc3/wish/213126597    Through its Native American stories, this book inspires children to understand and appreciate the Earth.]]> 2017-12-05 01:32:51 UTC https://padlet.com/genevievestinson/gc21oq1wegc3/wish/213126597 genevievestinson https://padlet.com/genevievestinson/gc21oq1wegc3/wish/213127603   In this book we see how much nature meant to the Native Americans, as they share their message of gratitude for the Earth and everything it encompasses]]> 2017-12-05 01:40:02 UTC https://padlet.com/genevievestinson/gc21oq1wegc3/wish/213127603 genevievestinson https://padlet.com/genevievestinson/gc21oq1wegc3/wish/213128903   This book captures the attitude Native Americans had toward nature through its beautiful illustrations and words. The book highlights the spirit and beauty the Native Americans so appreciated in nature.]]> 2017-12-05 01:50:33 UTC https://padlet.com/genevievestinson/gc21oq1wegc3/wish/213128903 genevievestinson https://padlet.com/genevievestinson/gc21oq1wegc3/wish/213131048     In this video, hear Chief Jake Swamp recite the thanksgiving address used by his tribe. Listeners will hear the respect and appreciation the Native Americans had for the Earth. In the video, he alternates from his native tongue to English.]]> 2017-12-05 02:08:33 UTC https://padlet.com/genevievestinson/gc21oq1wegc3/wish/213131048 genevievestinson https://padlet.com/genevievestinson/gc21oq1wegc3/wish/213131598   In this video, students will hear a Native American song of the Earth. Although the won't be able to understand the words, they will be able to detect a mood/attitude based just on the way it sounds.]]> 2017-12-05 02:13:19 UTC https://padlet.com/genevievestinson/gc21oq1wegc3/wish/213131598 genevievestinson https://padlet.com/genevievestinson/gc21oq1wegc3/wish/213131922   After reading "Giving Thanks" the students will create lyrics thanking the Earth for it's wonders. They will put their lyrics to a familiar tune such as row your boat or twinkle twinkle. When they are ready, I will record them singing their song about the Earth. I will compile their songs into an audiobook of songs and invite the principal in to listen with the children.]]> 2017-12-05 02:16:50 UTC https://padlet.com/genevievestinson/gc21oq1wegc3/wish/213131922 genevievestinson https://padlet.com/genevievestinson/gc21oq1wegc3/wish/213132276   After reading "The Earth Under Sky Bear's Feet" the children will be visited by the author, Joseph Bruchac. The students will prepare questions for him to answer about the ways in which Native Americans valued the Earth.]]> 2017-12-05 02:21:16 UTC https://padlet.com/genevievestinson/gc21oq1wegc3/wish/213132276 genevievestinson https://padlet.com/genevievestinson/gc21oq1wegc3/wish/213132789   In this colorful book children will understand how to plant flowers and nurture their growth. ]]> 2017-12-05 02:26:25 UTC https://padlet.com/genevievestinson/gc21oq1wegc3/wish/213132789 genevievestinson https://padlet.com/genevievestinson/gc21oq1wegc3/wish/213133759   In this book Franklin loses interest in planting his seedling because its so small. Throughout the book he learns about the potential and impact of an act as small as planting a seedling.]]> 2017-12-05 02:35:02 UTC https://padlet.com/genevievestinson/gc21oq1wegc3/wish/213133759 genevievestinson https://padlet.com/genevievestinson/gc21oq1wegc3/wish/213134410   In this book a young boy builds a bird house using his mother's tools. Through reading this book, children will see another way they can be conscious of the nature around them and find small ways to help.]]> 2017-12-05 02:40:10 UTC https://padlet.com/genevievestinson/gc21oq1wegc3/wish/213134410 genevievestinson https://padlet.com/genevievestinson/gc21oq1wegc3/wish/213134944   When the It Zwibble's favorite picnic spot is ruined by litter, they take it upon themselves to clean up the land.]]> 2017-12-05 02:44:43 UTC https://padlet.com/genevievestinson/gc21oq1wegc3/wish/213134944 genevievestinson https://padlet.com/genevievestinson/gc21oq1wegc3/wish/213135563   This book describes the steps on elementary school took to become more environmentally friendly. Along with this being a true account, the story is told by kindergarten students.]]> 2017-12-05 02:49:37 UTC https://padlet.com/genevievestinson/gc21oq1wegc3/wish/213135563 genevievestinson https://padlet.com/genevievestinson/gc21oq1wegc3/wish/213136241 In this book, Michael is a superhero whose super power is teaching people about the power of recycling.   ]]> 2017-12-05 02:54:29 UTC https://padlet.com/genevievestinson/gc21oq1wegc3/wish/213136241 genevievestinson https://padlet.com/genevievestinson/gc21oq1wegc3/wish/213136570   This book illuminates lots of every day ways we can help the Earth.]]> 2017-12-05 02:56:54 UTC https://padlet.com/genevievestinson/gc21oq1wegc3/wish/213136570 genevievestinson https://padlet.com/genevievestinson/gc21oq1wegc3/wish/213136953   This video outlines 8 easy ways kids can help the Earth just by altering their every day routine a tiny bit.]]> 2017-12-05 02:59:23 UTC https://padlet.com/genevievestinson/gc21oq1wegc3/wish/213136953 genevievestinson https://padlet.com/genevievestinson/gc21oq1wegc3/wish/213136961 This video is an interview with Olivia Bouler. She is an 11-year old girl who volunteered herself to help clean up after the 2011 Gulf oil spill. ]]> 2017-12-05 02:59:28 UTC https://padlet.com/genevievestinson/gc21oq1wegc3/wish/213136961 genevievestinson https://padlet.com/genevievestinson/gc21oq1wegc3/wish/213136980   The students will participate in a nature walk in which they will pick up any litter they find around the school. After, they will create posters to display around the school to encourage people not to litter]]> 2017-12-05 02:59:38 UTC https://padlet.com/genevievestinson/gc21oq1wegc3/wish/213136980 genevievestinson https://padlet.com/genevievestinson/gc21oq1wegc3/wish/213137204   The students will come up with a message about littering they want the school to know. We will record their message in a short public service announcement that will be shown in all the other classrooms in school.]]> 2017-12-05 03:01:23 UTC https://padlet.com/genevievestinson/gc21oq1wegc3/wish/213137204 genevievestinson https://padlet.com/genevievestinson/gc21oq1wegc3/wish/213138276   Learn about recycling from the diary of a plastic bottle. It moves from a refinery plant, to the manufacturing line, to the store shelf, to a garbage can, and finally to a recycling plant where it begins it's new life...as a fleece jacket! ]]> 2017-12-05 03:10:39 UTC https://padlet.com/genevievestinson/gc21oq1wegc3/wish/213138276 genevievestinson https://padlet.com/genevievestinson/gc21oq1wegc3/wish/213140291   Printed on 100% recycled paper, this book tells the story of a perfectly good plastic bag that is discarded in a landfill. As the wind blows the bag around, no one seems to notice]]> 2017-12-05 03:22:12 UTC https://padlet.com/genevievestinson/gc21oq1wegc3/wish/213140291 genevievestinson https://padlet.com/genevievestinson/gc21oq1wegc3/wish/213141223   Through it's collage illustrations, this book draws kids in to the world or recycling, reusing, repairing, and reducing the waste we produce. George wants to save the world and he finds it very rewarding to do a bunch of little things to help the Earth.]]> 2017-12-05 03:28:13 UTC https://padlet.com/genevievestinson/gc21oq1wegc3/wish/213141223 genevievestinson https://padlet.com/genevievestinson/gc21oq1wegc3/wish/213141735   Sandy is walking on the beach when she finds a pile of garbage and she is disgusted. She takes it upon herself to clean up the garbage and look for more. She meets an old woman with a similar idea and they begin to consider the footprint they are leaving on the Earth.]]> 2017-12-05 03:31:54 UTC https://padlet.com/genevievestinson/gc21oq1wegc3/wish/213141735 genevievestinson https://padlet.com/genevievestinson/gc21oq1wegc3/wish/213142038    In Gambia plastic bags are the cheapest option. When people are done with them, they just throw them on the ground wherever they are. In this true story, Isatou Ceesay found a way to recycle the bags and transform her community.]]> 2017-12-05 03:35:19 UTC https://padlet.com/genevievestinson/gc21oq1wegc3/wish/213142038 genevievestinson https://padlet.com/genevievestinson/gc21oq1wegc3/wish/213142349   Learn about Richard Sowa and how he built his island completely from recycled materials.]]> 2017-12-05 03:38:33 UTC https://padlet.com/genevievestinson/gc21oq1wegc3/wish/213142349 genevievestinson https://padlet.com/genevievestinson/gc21oq1wegc3/wish/213142525   Watch as three plastic bottles take 3 very different journeys.]]> 2017-12-05 03:40:32 UTC https://padlet.com/genevievestinson/gc21oq1wegc3/wish/213142525 genevievestinson https://padlet.com/genevievestinson/gc21oq1wegc3/wish/213142800   Students will use recycled materials to create new styles and fashions using their imaginations. They will then put on a Recycled Fashions Fashion Show for their parents where they will explain how they made each piece.]]> 2017-12-05 03:44:09 UTC https://padlet.com/genevievestinson/gc21oq1wegc3/wish/213142800 genevievestinson https://padlet.com/genevievestinson/gc21oq1wegc3/wish/213143143     Students track their use of disposable items and create bar graphs based on data collected. Then they brainstorm ways they can reduce their foot print on the Earth.]]> 2017-12-05 03:47:29 UTC https://padlet.com/genevievestinson/gc21oq1wegc3/wish/213143143