Earth Day 2008

Ashley Eaves, Amy Waldrip & Laura Sturbleng

Introduction to EducationDr. Regina Ryel

Introduction• A team from the Introductory

Education class at NWACC organized an Earth Day tree planting event. 

• NWACC students collaborated with Sugarcreek Elementary school and local nurseries  to plant trees on the Sugarcreek campus. 

Project OverviewThe project served 3 purposes:• To introduce the students to

environmental studies.• To involve the students in their

community.• To save the world!

Community Aspects of Project

• This project served the community of Sugarcreek Elementary by providing them with more trees.

Course Content Objectives

• Examine our beliefs and opinions about teaching and learning.

• Extend our understanding of self as a learner and future teacher.

• Integrate our knowledge of self and students to the context of the school.

• Broaden our understanding of the role of schools in our society.

• Review practical issues related to the teaching profession.

Methods• Ashley contacted Mrs. Nauman at

Sugarcreek Elementary, and was able to get project approval.

• Over the course of a week we visited several local nurseries seeking donated trees.

• We designed shovels for the children to use and take home.

Technology Used• Digital Camera – Panasonic

Lumix• Microsoft Word Processing• Computer and Printers• Internet Search Engines• Power Point• Front Page• Vehicles

Skills Achieved – Team and Individual

• Teamwork• Patience• Tree Planting• Teacher

Techniques– “Three Steps”– Keeping children

engaged

Project Results• Trees were

successfully planted.• Children had a

chance to get involved in their community.

• Children learned about Earth Day and the value of keeping the environment safe.

Ideas for Future

• The small trees we have planted will eventually turn into large maple shade trees.

• The children will be proud as they pass to higher level schools and leave their legacy.

• No global warming!

Acknowledgements

• Mrs. Nauman• Mrs. Hancock (Principal)• Mrs. Summerford (Assistant

Principal)• Bradford Nursery• Garden City • Lowes

Thank you!• A special thanks to all students

who made Earth Day 2008 a great success!