Schools Programmes

The paper unit covers how paper is made. It discusses the use of bleach in the paper making process which contaminates waterways. Students are shown how to recycle their paper. They are also shown how to make their own paper from pulp and envelopes from magazines and calendars.  This programme consists of 3 sessions (30-40 minutes each).

 

Topics covered in this unit include; What is soil and what is compost?, the main benefits of compost. Students are taught about the types of creatures found in compost heaps as well as how to make compost. The unit also covers why food-scraps should be kept out of landfills. This programme consists of 4 sessions (30-40 minutes each)

 

This unit covers what we know about different types of worms and how they live. Students are shown how to build a tyre worm farm and care for it. The types of food-scraps that can be placed in a worm farm are discussed. This programme consists of 3 sessions (30-40 minutes each).

 

Topics covered include; what’s inside a rubbish bag, how much of it can be recycled. What can we do with paper, cardboard, glass, metals, food-scraps, plastics etc. Reduce Reuse Recycle.  This programme consisits of 2 sessions (30-40 minutes each)

 

This unit covers sustainability, global warming, climate change and the effects of greenhouse gases. Flow charts illustrate the cycle of recycling various items versus landfilling and the resources used to manufacture new.  This programme consists of 2 sessions (30-40 minutes each).

 

Classes visit WasteBusters Education Centre where recycling is discussed in full. Tours of the recycling depot are included in the visit and students get to see what happens to the items put out in the recycling crates.

 

This unit emphasises that water is precious. It explains where it comes from and the water cycle, and water contamination. Students are taught ‘save water, save the environment’.  This programme consists of 1 session (60 minutes)

 

 

Children loved the Paper Unit and looked forward to each session. You deliver this programme very successfully Sharon. Excellent unit, children very motivated and engaged. Educators have great people/children skills.  Children very interested and could contribute and question. They were keen to finish posters and letters in own time i.e. motivated. The students have really enjoyed doing this unit. They found it interesting learning facts about trees getting cut down and want to do something to help stop the bleach being disposed of in the water. Thank you for taking this unit with the class, they have really enjoyed it.

 

A very well covered unit. Strong links between each day. Well-presented and managed classroom activities. The class enjoyed the three sessions. A very worthwhile part of our class’s year.  

Lessons well planned and organised. Students fully engaged at all times and enthusiastic in their participation. Students get a lot out of these lessons and find them worthwhile and valuable part of their education.

 

 

Thank you for the worm farming study. Your resources were ideal. You related well to Room 15 students (some quite difficult to managed as they have ADDH). Your programme was stimulating and thought provoking. With the knowledge and enthusiasm you have given them students will now manage the 9 school worm farms. Thank you, a fabulous effort, well done.