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Earth Day Presentation at the Field Museum,April, 1999 |
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In the Spring of 1999, our Environmental Science club was asked to make a presentation at the "Yes, in my backyard" event at the Field Museum of Chicago. Quite a few schools sent representatives that day and it was nice to see so many other kids involved in environmental issues like we are. |
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We decided to talk about starting a school garden because it has been such a place of learning for us at our school. Our 7th & 8th grade students helped design a Power Point presentation that showed the step-by-step process for planting a garden (see our link below to learn how to do it for your own home or school). |
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After the Power Point presentation, we gave everyone in our audience the chance to plant their own wild flower seeds in a pot of soil to take home. In all modesty, our students were a big hit with everyone! We were even asked to give our presentation a second time because so many people had heard how great it was... |
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Needless to say, we enjoyed the experience and look forward to participating in the year 2000 event. (We've already been asked back as presenters, and we have planned to discuss pond water as a topic. Watch for updates on this event coming soon!!) |
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