Green Eco Warriors visit Annie Fisher Elementary School, Hartford, CT
Annie Fisher Hartford School Rocks! These kids “were in the know as they grow”! Today we had the joy of celebrating Earth Day with students and teachers. “Green Eco Warriors- Rock! Take the pledge to be a hero for people and the planet by lowering your energy waste. Every 2nd and 3rd grader received a NGSS level book all thanks to the City of Hartford Office of...
Isaiah – Student and GEW Actor – Update
Isaiah Rosario- Green Eco Warriors past student and current Dinero Actor. Isaiah was six years old when he was introduced to Green Eco Warriors. Today he is 15 and has come back to teach kids at Hartford Public Schools about Creating a Culture of Sustainable ThinkersTM. He joined us for an interview on Earth Day. (Q1) What is like to be a Green Eco Warrior as a kid? (A)1 I felt good to be a part to something that was helping people understand the effects of climate change in our communities. (Q2) What do you most remember about your time at GEW? (A2) The most memorable part of being a GEW kid is hard to pick. I did so much at camp and in the community. My favorite memory might be the time I went to a science fair dressed as Dinero the Frog. I got to see science done by other kids, I had never seen that type of scientific education in schools. Plus, I was able to meet new kids and expand my horizons. (Q3) What is like now that you are in High school, to be coming back and helping younger kids learn on Earth Day? (A3) It feels good to share what I know. To educate on the importance of Earth Day. It is nice to earn money now that I am older. (Q4) What is one thing you do in your life now to protect people and the planet- that you learned as a Warrior? (A4) I recycle more now than I see my friends do. I pay attention to turning things off when I am not using them. I see connections to nature that I may not have known if I never went to GEW camp. (Q5) What are you next goals? (A5)...
Green Eco Warriors visit Rawson Elementary School, Hartford, CT
Dinero was met with smiles, waves, and happy kids! Over 300 students enjoyed a day of hands-on science and energy education, and all kids received NGSS books to prepare them for science-based learning. This was supported by the City of Hartford’s Office of Sustainability. Second and Third graders received Defeating the Phantom Draw, Dinero the Frog Learns to Save Energy. 30 Hartford classrooms received “Switch it off Kits”. What a wonderful week it was. The students learned songs, completed art activities, read books, and will work on writing their own comics. Thank you. Hartford students, YOU ROCK! Community Engagement Earth Day...
Story Time with Leticia Colon de Mejias
Pesky plastic: An Environmental Story Pesky Plastic: An Environmental Story is a fun and educational book about plastic and its impact on our planet. Discover the dangers of “pesky plastic” in our oceans. Learn what you can do to help Sally, Allen, Pat and all the sea animals survive “pesky plastic.” This ecology-centered story is a wonderful way to begin conversations with children about how each person’s actions directly affect the environment. Aligns with National Education Science Standards. Defeating the Phantom Draw Defeating the Phantom Draw is a fun and educational book for kids about where electricity comes from and how we can use our minds and actions to make choices that save energy and defeat the Phantom Draw. This book aligns with the following Next Generation Science Standards*: 4-PS3-2, 4-PS3-4, 4-ESS3-1 and 5-ESS3-1. Dinero The Frog Learns to Save Energy Dinero The Frog Learns to Save Energy is a fun and educational book about energy conservation. Poppi the Frog teaches Dinero about energy, where it comes from, how it is used, and what we can do to conserve energy and reduce pollution. Aligns with National Education Science Standards (NSES). Dinero The Frog Learns to Save Energy Luis And The Giant LUIS AND THE GIANT – Fee-fi-fo-fum! I hear the story of a Puerto Rican! Can Luis use his Latino heritage to teach a giant and the world that we can conquer fear with love? Luis & The Giant Mrs. Busy Bee Mrs. Busy Bee is always BUZZ BUZZ BUZZING about. With the help of a friendly Butterfly, she and her children learn the meaning of “stopping to smell the flowers,” and “taking the time to appreciate the little things in life.” This story holds lessons about life, love, family, and listening to the quiet voice within us. It...
