Key Point - Ecology is the relationship (friendship) we have with our environment. We can have an effect on our environment.
Experiences:
The students will explore the balance of the environment. All second graders will go on a field trip to the Landfill and Recycling Center. They will learn to recycle, reduce, or reuse.
The Second Grade Reading Railroad Project is about halfway completed at this time.
Links:
Garbage - How can my community reduce waste?
EPA Explorer's Club You and Your Environment
EPA Explorer's Club Garbage and Recycling
Books - Books with call numbers in the range 570's cover ecology. The following are a few of the books in this range that can be checked out at the Monroe County Public Library:
Call Number Title of Book Author J574.522 Be Earth-The Incredible Recycling Machine Bennett J577.078 Va Ecology for Every Kid VanCleve J577.16 Be The Magic School Bus Meets the Rot Squad Beech