Late Fall/Winter Crops Need Protection

 Scarecrow, made by first graders,  is on the job.

Evidence shows that beds Scarecrow is protecting are undisturbed by birds....

Green Studio Turns into Paper Recycling Factory

First they ripped used paper into tiny bits.

Factory work can be tedious.  Teacher made it more fun by personifying the paper.  "I am too big.  Rip me more."

Then they made pulp by shaking the paper with water.  

Another tedious factory job made fun by adding music and dance.

Then they used a deckle and mold to pull sheets of paper.

Students worked in pairs.  Here they are working to squeeze sponges.

 Students had lots of reasons why using recycled paper is better for the environment.  But as they worked they  were asked to think about how much water it took to make the recycled paper....We hope that  are on their way to be more thoughtful users of paper.

Bulb Art

First grade art work...

Teacher reflecting on his students' work....

Do pigeons migrate? hibernate? or stay in Brooklyn?

K students predicted.  Later in the month they will keep a calendar to record sightings.

 Then they strung some cranberries to place on bushes and trees for any birds that stay in the winter.

Daisy Troop Donates Money to Green BNS

The BNS-BCS Green Committee

610 Henry Street

Brooklyn New York 11231

November 19, 2014

Dear Daisy Troop #2937,

Thank you so much for your wonderful donation of $110.

We are so glad that you care about making the world greener. And that you are willing to give up your time and money to help.

The Green Committee will be voting on how to spend the money. We will think of a way to make the Kids' Kitchen a better place for children to have fun cooking. And a place where they can learn about healthy eating.

Once we decide we will send you a letter letting you know how we spent your generous gift.

Thank you again.

Sincerely,

Johanna

Picture that came with donation shows two Green Committee members doing their thing.
Recognize the woman on the left?

This goes under the title of Repurposing...

For years, the 3rd grade teachers have been showing students the color of light by giving them purchased diffraction glasses.  And for years, students have been asking where they can buy a pair.  This year, one inventive student built his own pair with an old CD...

Plea:  Don't build your own until your child has finished the 3rd grade light study!  

First Grade Farmers Harvest Sunflower Seeds

First farmers, led by Johanna, harvested BNS grown sunflower seeds using tweezers.

Then students went down to the Kid's Kitchen to prepare the sunflower seeds for roasting.

Beverly, the BNS/BCS cafeteria manager, joined the students. Her white coat fooled the kids into thinking that Beverly was a doctor.  A likely mistake. 

Fellow chefs sharing a moment and a recipe.

Nutrition and Botany and Agriculture Make a Beautiful Still Life...
Photos by Johanna.

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