Earth Week!

Today was our first day back from spring break! Since yesterday was Earth Day we decided to celebrate saving the planet this week. We talked about why it is important to keep the earth clean; so that all of the plants, animals and humans can live in a safe place. We talked about habitats and that different plants and animals live in different habitats. Next, we discussed why it is important to throw out our garbage. We did a small science experiment to reinforce the importance of throwing out our garbage. We dug small holes outside in the dirt and buried a few things that would disintegrate- an apple core, and a few things that would not- a paper wrapper. We hypothesized what might happen to these items in a few weeks when we dig them up! This will teach the children that some things are ok to throw out and they will disintegrate, and other things need to go straight to the garbage to keep the earth clean!