On Friday 11/9, we continued our discussion on the problem of trash, focusing specifically on oceans and ocean plastics. We were blessed to have our veteran Green Team member, former Mason-Rice parent and children's book author/illustrator, Claire Nivola open up the meeting with the students by reading an excerpt from her book, "Life in the Ocean: The Story of Oceanographer Sylvia Earle". We were all absolutely engaged with Claire's beautiful illustrations of the ocean.
Next, we took the students through a brief presentation and set of short videos to learn about the magnitude of the ocean plastics problem facing us today, and how everyday trash from faraway cities can make its way to the oceans. A copy of the presentation/videos can be viewed here.
Given the nice fall weather outside, the students were all ecstatic to work our way out to the playground to do a playground cleanup. With an empty bag in one hand, each of the kids quickly filled up bags of trash that they collected on the Mason-Rice playground, along the creek and in Newton Centre Playground. Along the way, they even garnered more than a little attention from other Mason-Rice students playing outside and inspired a few to join the effort.
Before our meeting drew to a close, the students proactively got into small groups to present their findings (we will be uploading some of the videos soon!)
Needless to say, they did an amazing job! See you all at our next meeting on Friday, 11/30!
Next, we took the students through a brief presentation and set of short videos to learn about the magnitude of the ocean plastics problem facing us today, and how everyday trash from faraway cities can make its way to the oceans. A copy of the presentation/videos can be viewed here.
Needless to say, they did an amazing job! See you all at our next meeting on Friday, 11/30!
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