Grade One Action-The Art of Campaigning

Grade One was able brainstorm ideas on how to improve their relationship with the environment throughout this unit. They were also able to see their ideas through by acting on them within their community.

Creating posters to make others aware

As they learned about the importance of reducing, reusing, recycling and rotting, the grade one students were challenged to get the message out to a wide audience. They created posters, and they hung them in the various places so the whole school could read them.

Making recycling accessible for others

Students were confronted with the thought that even if people knew about the benefits of recycling, it is not a common practice in the community. Students created recycling bins and sorting labels to promote recycling. Eventually, they partnered with the secondary Roots and Shoots organization. Currently we are all working together to help create an environment that is conducive to recycling.

Getting the word out

Two risk-takers had the idea to promote the grade one recycling campaign during the primary assembly. Saif and Aabir got in front of the whole school to let students know about their ideas and feelings toward the environment.

Modeling the actions that you want others to take

Motivated by our recent walk outside of the school grounds, students decided that they wanted to clean up the litter. Equipped with appropriate safety materials, they took action to improve the environment. As they picked up the rubbish, others were motivated to join in!