Dr. G. J. MacGillivray
JarJar
- 17 Challenges Completed
- 0 Challenges not completed
A Green-Powered Canada
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Buckle Up
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We discussed why vehicles have such a large carbon footprint, and how this hurts the earth. We watched videos about energy efficient vehicles and students chose one to research. We talked about why these are a better choice, but why they are unattainable for many people.
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Community Connections
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Do You Really Need It?
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Get Growing
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How Big Are Your Carbon Feet?
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We watched a couple videos to learn what a carbon footprint is. Students discussed their carbon footprint and ways to reduce it. They did the calculator and compared results. Most students were shocked to see how large their impact was. They discussed ways they could reduce their family's impact and recorded these on their foot.
Limited Edition: Game Time!
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One Hour No Power
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We tried to spend at least one hour without power each day. This usually involved turning off the lights and not using the Smart Board. We spent the time reading, doing math, and art, playing outside and eating. We enjoyed the sunlight, rather than the overhead lights.
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Round and Round it Goes
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We made a list of things we recycle and things we don't recycle. We talked about what happens after we put something in the recycling bin, or the garbage. We talked about ways companies can change to make their packaging or product recyclable and watched some videos of companies we do this, such as H&M recycling old clothes into new clothes, and how this has a much lower footprint than making new.
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Story Time
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Take-Home
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We discussed ways we dispose of garbage and the options we have. We discussed why this is important to think about. Students brought home their sheets and talked to their families about what they learned and how they can apply it at home.
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The Phantom of the Classroom
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Tips and Tricks
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We used all of what we have learned so far and students made posters.
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Video Challenge
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Water Works
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We discussed ways that we use water directly and indirectly. Students kept track of what they used. We then discussed how we can reduce our water usage. We were able to reduce it slightly.
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What’s For Lunch?
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We discussed where our food comes from, and why this is important. Students looked at where the items in their lunch came from. Students looked at a map and drew lines between Canada and the country of origin for their food. Students were surprised at how far their food travelled.
Energy savings by the numbers
118,468
Litres of water conserved
3,273
Hours of no power
25,944
Items Kept from Landfill
