Every day for the last two weeks I have been talking to my students about what we humans have done to our planet. They understand that every one of us is responsible for what is happening and that we can, in many small ways, make the difference to restore our planet to health. Today I did not use the lights during classes nor the fans. It was not comfortable but they understood it was our way to help. Each student decided on one small thing he/she would do to specially help today:Earth Day. Most decided to pick up trash they encountered anywhere. They have also decided to use electric power and water more responsibly. I showed them a cloth bag I bought for shopping and explained about the reasons I decided to not use plastic bags. They said they would talk to their moms. So slowly in small ways we are making a difference. My students are 4th and 5th graders. Thus, I feel proud of them.
Helping Our Planet
Every day for the last two weeks I have been talking to my students about what we humans have done to our planet. They understand that every one of us is responsible for what is happening and that we can, in many small ways, make the difference to restore our planet to health. Today I did not use the lights during classes nor the fans. It was not comfortable but they understood it was our way to help. Each student decided on one small thing he/she would do to specially help today:Earth Day. Most decided to pick up trash they encountered anywhere. They have also decided to use electric power and water more responsibly. I showed them a cloth bag I bought for shopping and explained about the reasons I decided to not use plastic bags. They said they would talk to their moms. So slowly in small ways we are making a difference. My students are 4th and 5th graders. Thus, I feel proud of them.