E. Vial Field Trip

On Monday and Tuesday this week, the students took a field trip to learn about pedestrian safety. They learned many things, for example how to safely ride a bike, to follow the traffic rules, and to safely cross the street. Now we are all safer citizens. Take a look at some of the pictures here!

Water Video

Watch this very interesting video about water in Africa and write a conclusion in the comments.

Water

In Citizenship we are going to make t-shirts. We will be decorating them with pictures and slogans related to water since this is the International Year of Water Cooperation. This poster gives you more information about World Water Day and this special year. For more information, check out the United Nations' special brochure.

The UN also suggests you watch these videos. (They might be difficult to understand!) Here is a song about water. Do you like it?

Water is one of the most valuable resources we have and we all must do our part to conserve it. We also must remember that it is something we all share and wasting it effects everone.

Water is very beautiful. Look at these photos taken by children around the world.

Now lets talk about YOU and water: First, lets see how much you know about water. Try doing this fun quiz. Then, check out this website. Do you do those things around the house to save water? Can you find all the ways this family conserves water? What about drinking bottled water versus drinking tap water. Do you think there is a difference?

Finally, think about this

Are you surprised??

Children's Rights

We've been studying Children's Rights in our classes, here is an illustrated list I found on a website by UNICEF (United Nations for Children).

Childrens Rights