Students work in the ecology lab to explore ways used materials could be used in new STEM projects. Students used repurposed materials to create cushion for the egg drop challenge. This was a learning activity that showed how we can repurpose supplies. Students enjoyed this activity. Some of the eggs were used as food for Princess Leah (our pet Tegu/lizard).

Students learn about ways to help the environment through the Counties Growing up Green program. Students got to learn about their environment. Students spent time cleaning up the environment. Students shared ways to help our environment with the school and their families. Students learn about ecosystems and create art to display what they learned.

Students raised sunfish in the Ecology class and learned about the life cycle of sunfish. Students monitored the PH levels of the water to ensure the environment was appropriate for the fish. Fish were to be released into Potomac River, however due to quarantine they had to be released locally.

Students participated in the counties online Camp Schmidt program. They learned about animal habits. They learned to help the environment. Students made a word wall during a virtual Camp Schmidt field trip sharing words that are important to environmental literacy.

In Music Class students studied vibrations, resonance, and all that's needed to make different instruments "play". Parents donated old materials to be reused for a STEM project. Each student created an instrument entirely of their own design! Students learned how to repurpose materials.

Students explored animal habitats by listening to the story of three little pigs. Then they used recycled materials to create a sturdy habitat for the pigs.

Students collected and used recycled materials, in order to discover which type of ramp would cause a ball to roll the farthest distance.

Students sorted recycling game. Students sort trash, into the appropriate containers. Students enjoyed working to see what items can be recycled.

Germinating seeds in a bag is a fun way for kids to view how seeds transform into plants right before their eyes. Seeds don’t need soil to start germinating, so you can place them in a sunny window and they will start sprouting right away. This allows kids to watch how seeds sprout, which is a process normally hidden by dirt. There is a lot to learn in this experiment, yet it is so simple to do! As long as you have dried beans and some plastic bags.

This lesson is about taking care of the earth. Students had a discussion about littering and what can be done to help the environment as a whole. One solution was to clean up trash we see in our yards, neighborhoods, and at school. Students were provided rubber gloves and went around the school picking up trash.

Students used old materials to make balloon powered car. Students learned about alternative energy sources. Students learn ways to repurpose supplies.

Students used old spoons and old popsicle sticks that fell on the floor to create catapults. Instead of discarding the spoons and popsicle sticks they were repurposed to teach students about potential and kinetic energy as well as simple machines.

In collaboration with the Port of Baltimore, students got to learn about erosion. Students learned about how erosion disrupts the environment for the Diamond Back Terrapin. Students got to have a dialogue about the turtles.

During this program students will learn about WSSC’s work to protect the Patuxent River reservoirs, the drinking water source for 1/3 of WSSC’s customers.

Bi-Weekly Staff meeting. Teachers learn about our Green School application resubmission. Teachers learn about our initiatives including trash free lunch days. Teachers are invited to share their Green ideas. Teachers are reminded to conserve energy in their classrooms. Teachers are also trained on caring for their in class Aero Gardens.

Students love to participate in our recycled costume word parade! Students pick their favorite STEM word and use old materials to create a costume. This has become a school wide tradition. Students learn to be environmentally aware off ways they can help the environment.

All Students and Staff gather, to celebrate all of their hard work, raising butterflies, planting gardens, and learning about their lifecycle. They gather and release the grown butterflies into nature.

Energizing Students Potential training. This training provides training on ways to conserve energy. The training provides resources to teach students about energy conservation. The NEED program has grants for. the school to host energy fairs.

Ms. Avsar has attended multiple energy training.She has worked with ESP (NEED) to learn skills to create Green conscience citizens. She works with students to teach them about the environment. She uses technology to ensure students reach ways to help their environment.

Attended: Green Team Meeting and PD for Schools May 22 8:30 Patuxent River Park. Teachers were introduced to different environmental concepts, previewed field learning opportunities for students, and kayaked in the Patuxent River looking for wildlife.

Community Scientist Class. (aka collecting data for various programs so they can have data for their studies—I am doing this now on maple trees.

Ms. Barton is currently obtaining a Master's degree in Environmental Education

Confidence course training with Green School Component: Hosted by the Schmidt Center, this PD gives participants an overview of the Maryland Green School Program and trains staff how to facilitate the Confidence Course (high ropes) lesson during the 5th Grade overnight trip.

The Green Team Students Partnered with the Schmidt Center, to have our students label our storm drains to remind everyone that the storm drains lead to the Chesapeake Bay.

During this field trip to WSSC, students learned about WSSC’s work to protect the Patuxent River reservoirs, which holds the drinking water for 1/3 of WSSC’s customers, including all of the northern CMIT schools. Students rotated through 3 activities during their time on site. This new information and hands-on experience led to the students returning to school and advocating for personal reusable water bottles and water fillers at school. They were successful. Each grade level got a reusable, personalized bottle and the school got water filling stations.

Students participated in an annual energy audit. They look for ways to conserve energy at the school. They surveyed the building and reported their findings to the program coordinator, including suggested modifications. Students suggested that we raise awareness of lighting use, and remind classrooms to shut off lights when not in use.

Before completing a yearly County required Waste Reduction Plan, students conduct an in-house audit of our school's energy reduction and recycling efforts. In addition to an energy audit, students took inventory about the current status of recycling. After conducting the audits, students reflected on the findings and then brainstormed ways to encourage the school to reduce, reuse and recycle more. Students then gave input to our school wide plan.

Students collected used/broken markers donated them to the Crayola Education Recycling Program. All of those markers are diverted away from our local landfill and returned to Crayola for processing.

In order to cut down on landfill waste, students place extra unopened lunch on the share table to be used for snacks later.

Students watch the life cycle if the painted lady butterfly. Students and the community work together to plant a butterfly garden. This helps attract pollinators. Students also make butterfly feeders. Students later celebrate by releasing the butterflies back into the environment.

Students create outdoor learning space by setting tables for learning. Students went on nature hikes, had outdoor lunch, and explored animals in their environments.

Second Grade is doing their part to help beautify the outdoor learning space by planting tulips. They collected data by making observations and measuring their growth.

Students researched signs to purchase to start a no idle zone. Students provide link for no idle zone signs for the school to purchase. Students create their own No Idle zone signs to help decrease pollution.

Each office and classroom received a AeroGarden to grow fresh vegetables or herbs in their classrooms. Students were put in charge of feeding, trimming, maintenance and harvesting. Students learned all about their specific plants (vegetable or herb) and how to prepare and eat them.

Each class adopted an indoor plant. The intention was to enhance our air quality. Student took turns caring for the plants needs.

Students plant Tulip Gardens, and track their emergence and bloom. They then submit the information online to the Journey North.

We collected reusable water bottles, tubberware, toys, covid supplies, blankets and more. These supplies were delivered to homeless people in Prince George's County. We also delivered to LARS a local community organization. Toys were picked up by Toys for Tots.

We also have partnerships will Esp Need program. They provide resources and professional developments to promote energy efficiency knowledge amongst stakeholders.

Each year we partner with the PGCPS office of recycling to promote a reduction of waste. Recycling bins are in each room of the school. Students are encouraged to recycle.

The 5th grade scholars took part in the virtual camp schmidt trip. Students enjoy learning about the environment. They practice recycling. They learn about the deer population and how to identify their poop. They learn how deer poop can be used as fertilizer for plants.

Student’s participation in a serious of STEM challenges. For the storybook Themepark ride they have to create an amusement park ride that is-made of 50 % recycled materials. They selected the book Smile. They won first place in the regional competition.