Students learned about the process of decomposition and used old pumpkins to show results in the classroom.

he students worked with Monarch butterfly larvae. They learned about the four stages of butterflies. They observed the actual specimens grow up. They made daily observations in journals and tied their topics to the curriculum.

Students learned about plant diversity by dissecting pumpkins. The students used this activity to learn about gardening. The students discussed how the life cycle of a pumpkin was similar to a life cycle of a flower. The students used Math skills to count seeds by 10s. The students wrote small essays describe their experience with fall traditions. This interactive activity was a full immersive experience for students.

Students were able to visit Great Kids Farm virtually this fall before scheduling the in person sessions in the spring. It gave the students a nice explorer session to learn about farm animals and engage in City Schools amenities.

Students wrote the biography of their clownfish including the environment that they grew up in. This activity was an educational experience of biomes and how they affect the livings things in that area.

Students wrote the biography of their penguins including the environment that they grew up in. This activity was an educational experience of biomes and how they affect the livings things in that area.

Student learned about agriculture and sustainability. They tested conditions for planning different types of seeds. They learned about control, independent variable and dependent variable. The students took care of their plants over winter break and really showed emotional ownership of the responsibility.

Students learned about plant diversity by dissecting pumpkins. The students used this activity to learn about gardening. The students discussed how the life cycle of a pumpkin was similar to a life cycle of a flower. The students used Math skills to graph seed count by the plant. The students wrote small essays describe their experience with fall traditions. This interactive activity was a full immersive experience for students.

Students learned about hiking, ropes courses, natural ingredients and about themselves as they ventured into the wild.

Students traveled to North Bay with their teachers to learn about the environment that surrounded the outside Baltimore community in a fun five day excursion. Students had the opportunity to engage in activities such as zip lining, hiking, and rock climbing.

A full staff meeting reviewing the requirements for recertification and discussing a system to include programming.

Braiding Sweetgrass for Young Adults

Braiding Sweetgrass for Young Adults

Braiding Sweetgrass for Young Adults

Braiding Sweetgrass for Young Adults

Math in Nature

Full month of green activities outdoors. They tie in to a variety of environmental programs at the school. The full documentation can be found at arlingtoneaglessoaringgreen.weebly.com.

We documented before this system was in place. https://arlingtoneaglessoaringgreen.weebly.com/

Our students noticed that they waste a lot of water using the water fountains in the traditional way. We decided to purchase and personalize water bottles for the students to reduce water waste. This also will double to help with reducing plastic bottle use in the school as well. Students were all provided one upon returning to in-person learning.

A student led initiative that prompted the use of the dim-switch in the classroom all day to reduce energy use every Wednesday.

Technology session to parents and students discussing home tips for reducing energy use. A second session was held on 11/5/2020.

Students of the school community signed up to go outside and learn about composting. We set up a composting system and compost at least 20 percent of the schools compostable waste. The classes use the composted material to add nutrients to the garden and other opportunities.

Students of the school community signed up to go outside and clean up areas of the school grounds on a schedule. They cleaned up different areas of the school and by doing so, the entire school grounds will get cleaned up.

Students participated in the recycled art contest to reduce solid waste at the school.

Throughout May, students interacted and observed the chickens once they had hatched and grown inside the chicken coup. Students from all grades took the opportunity to gather various data to share with their families, teachers, and even each other to enhance their own learning.

Once the apiary was bought and the bees were purchased, students had a blast interacting and learning about bees. Students from all grades had the chance to learn about how bees vital role in our ecosystem at the school. Students also played a role in collecting data about the bees in various activities planned by classroom teachers and the STEAM task force.

Students expanded the aquarium set up in the science lab​ to include turtles, trout and two types of fish.

Towson University connected the students with a volunteer who helped us plan out a learning circle nature playground on the property. Students helped plan where the nature playground should go.

The school garden has mainly been maintained by the student body. For example, the first 18 beds are cared for by the 5th graders. The remaining 14 beds are split up amongst the other grades and some of them are allocated to partnerships. These images are when we planted 18 beds worth of spring veggies!

Students cooked a new recipe with natural ingredients. Some of the ingredients will be from our own garden and others will come from sustainable sources. Students will create their own treats from start to finish.

With the return to in person learning, students took part in outdoor yoga outside the school. We encouraged all classes/students to go outside to do yoga and eat lunch at least once a week. More if they would like to spend more time outside.

Students successfully potted and distributed 25 citronella plants. Every individual working in the school received a plant for their workspace. Here is to healthier air, less inside insects and a beautiful smell!

Students took part in a series that our P.E. teacher hosted for healthy cooking. The club was held via zoom and our PE teacher shared recipes with students to drive nutrition education. The first series is a healthy pizza series! Cooking and teaching cooking skills is an excellent way to encourage healthy practices.

Students helped orchestrate "Operation Warm-Coat" distribution program to ensure students who need winter attire do not go without during the 2020-2021 school year.

Students from all grade-levels competed on a school-wide level to bring in food for a food drive. We focused on discussing healthy options for the holidays. A team of 5 students went class to class to discuss what types of food would store best, taste best and be good for you. This showed the students how important nutritional decisions are in their everyday lives and taught others how to eat clean.

Students were chosen in a lottery interest manner to participate in a basketball tournament for fitness in the gym. Students were given 10 shots each on the hoop and scores were taken for each students. A champion of shooting was crowned from this event. The students were then able to play 3v3 basketball tournament style for a healthy heart competition. This not only promoted the healthy concepts that we push for students, but gave them an opportunity to represent their House for our House System behavior management tool. This promotes a healthy mental stability and provides leadership opportunities to students.

Works with the school to bring bees and bee materials for the building of the apiary.

Another partner for our newly reestablished bee population. Our previous bees swarmed.

Great Kids Farm Curriculum Writing, Growing Kits & Name the Chicken Event

Nature non-profit used for teaching common core as well as SEL principles.

Mentoring organization that takes the students on excursions specifically teaches them about fishing.

Lettuce Grow Program provided us with/and installed an indoor farm stand hydroponics system.

Our coordinator, Melissa Thompson, won the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching.

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