By Pam Schwartzberg | Executive Director
Example of a Successful Action Project:
The grade 1 students at William G. Davis Public School created a garden in the front yard of their school. Ms. Cardoso’s class spent a lot of time preparing their a school garden, and started out by reading books such as “The Giving Tree” and “The Lorax” to learn more about the harmful effects humans have on the environment, and how to make changes towards a more sustainable future. The class did a front yard cleanup in order to clear the yard for a garden. They got rid of waste, including snack wrappers, water bottles, and even old clothing! They integrated their garden project into their classroom lessons not only by reading about the environment, but by doing math activities on their garden, and learning more about plants and choosing which ones they would plant in the school garden. They made posters to teach their friends and family about how to help keep the Earth clean through acts such as community clean ups and gardening. Their posters attracted a lot of attention, and many parents and community members volunteered to help William G. Davis students plant their garden. High School students in the Landscaping class at Sir Oliver Mowat Collegiate Institute even helped the grade ones plant trees and plants. To extend the learning, the grade one class was invited to Sir Oliver Mowat high school to see their living garden wall. The two groups even planned a nature walk, and will continue to work together on their garden projects! This great learning partnership is growing due to a shared interest in the environment, and the grade 1 students at William G. Davis Public School have a beautiful garden to share with the rest of their school and community!
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