Reducing and Reusing Lessons at Menifee County Elementary School

By Angie Justice, Menifee County Community Liaison-PRIDE/SAR In November, my kindergarten classes worked on a “green hair” activity. No, we didn’t dye their hair! This lesson was geared toward solid waste. We glued a face that had “googly” eyes onto their cans. Then, we planted grass in them. As the grass grew, it became the “green hair.” The students got to give their cans haircut when the grass was tall enough. We discussed the fact that we were reducing solid waste by reusing the cans.

Grant project ideas: CreekLab

By Kim McPhetridge, Teacher, South Laurel Middle School South Laurel Middle School purchased a new CreekLab to be used in the classroom. The school bought the lab, which cost $2,200, with a 2004 PRIDE Environmental Education Grant. The school purchased the lab from Mike Strohm through www.teachwater.com. Mike came and set up the lab. He also went to a local creek and collected several animals to live in the lab.

Water Quality and Litter Lessons by a First-Year SAR Liaison

By Angie Justice, Menifee County Community Liaison-PRIDE/SAR I began working as Menifee County’s Saving Appalachian Resources (SAR) community liaison in September 2004. Through this wonderful program, students learn about our natural environment. I am one of those rare people who can honestly say that I love my job! Meeting with my K-8 students each month is always a pleasure.

Freshwater mussels: Your students can make a difference

By Jason Nally, PRIDE Education Coordinator The next time you are mucking along a Kentucky stream with your students, take note of the myriad of mussel shells scattered along the banks. Your students could be the last generation to see some of these fascinating creatures. Or, they could be the first generation to begin improving the mussels’ habitat.

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