Last year fourth graders learned about how humans can work to reclaim a body of water such as the Gowanus Canal. This year they got to see environmentalists at work. They got to see a floating island launched into the Gowanus.
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| Amanda's and Laurie's kids are cheering some rowers on. |
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What are they dragging with them? A floating island.
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| Voting for different features to be placed near the Gowanus using tictacs...green for good idea, orange for so so idea, red for not a good idea. No one wants a parking lot. but playground got a mix of votes. |
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| What is the job of the domed sections of the island? Ask a fifth grader.now. Ask a fourth grader later in the year! |
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| Will be anchored in canal close to 7th Street near the Smith and 9th Street Station. |
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| Thank you Gowanus Canal Conservancy. |
And a special thank you to Jessica Roberts of Balmori Design Associates for inviting us to share in this amazing experience and for the terrific photos.
What is it made of? What kind of plants? What is the purpose?
ReplyDeleteI think that is going to be the fourth grade's work in science...to find the answers to those questions and inform the school community about what they learn!
DeleteElizabeth...I've added some more pictures if you are interested.
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