Keep Norfolk Beautiful Education Programs
No Child Left Inside!
Keep Norfolk Beautful offers the following fun, hands-on programs for schools, youth groups, scouts, etc. The focus of these programs is litter prevention, conservation and recycling. All are SOL correlated! To schedule a program, please contact us at least two weeks in advance. Anyone may visit the Ernie Morgan Center; Norfolk schools may also receive a visit to their classroom.
Keep Norfolk Beautful offers the following fun, hands-on programs for schools, youth groups, scouts, etc. The focus of these programs is litter prevention, conservation and recycling. All are SOL correlated! To schedule a program, please contact us at least two weeks in advance. Anyone may visit the Ernie Morgan Center; Norfolk schools may also receive a visit to their classroom.
To request a program contact Holly Carson at 441-1347 or holly.carson@norfolk.gov.
PRE-K PROGRAMS
Henry the Heron
Meet Henry, a lovable heron, who encounters trouble from the litter people leave behind, and learn how to prevent this from happening.
Dirt, Worms & Trees!
Little ones will have fun acting out the lifecycle of a tree and investigating one of the creatures that help create healthy soil for growing the trees and other plants so tall!
ELEMENTARY PROGRAMS
Henry the Heron (K) Science: K.1, K.6, K.10, 1.1, 1.8; English: K.1, K.8, K.11, 1.1, 1.12; Social Studies: K.7
Students will meet Henry, who encounters the litter people leave behind, and learn how to prevent this from happening. They will learn what can be recycled at home, and how.
Dirt, Worms & Trees (1) Science: 1.4, 1.5, 1.7
Students will enjoy learning about and acting out the lifecycle of a tree. Along the way they'll meet an investigate one of the creatures that helps create healthy soil for growing strong plants and trees!
Talking Turtles (2) Science: 2.4, 2.5, 2.7; Civics: 2.10
Through a visual presentation using storytelling, biofacts and interaction, students will discover one of Chesapeake Bay's endangered animals, and what they can do to help protect it.
The 3 R's - Reduce, Reuse, Recycle! (2) Science: K.9, K.10, 1.8, 2.5, 2.8, 3.10, 3.11, 4.5, 4.8; History: K.8, 1.10, 2.10, 3.7; Health: 1.6, 1.7, 2.3
Students will better understand recycling and why the three Rs (reduce, reuse and recycle) of waste management are an effective and environmentally sound method of dealing with our trash.
It's Got to Come From Somewhere (3) Health: 3.19; Science: 3.1, 3.10, 3.11, 4.1, 4.8; English: 3.7, 4.7; Economics: 3.7
By being transported through a 'manufacturing plant', students will learn about our natural resources and how they are useful to humans. Then, in a role-playing activity, they will become one of these resources when it takes a journey around Norfolk as litter.
Wetland Watchers (4) Science: 4.5, 4.8; VS.1, VS.9
Students will learn about wetlands and some of their history, discover why they are important, and who depends on them for survival.
Hatchling Havoc! (5) Science: 5.6, 5.7; English: 5.1
By participating in a game of hatchling survival, students will discover one of Chesapeake Bay's endangered animals, the sea turtle, and how they can help to protect it through litter prevention and recycling.
MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAMS
In the Driver's Seat (6-8) Science: 6.1, 6.2, 6.9, LS.12, ES.1, ES.7; Math: 6.7, 6.8, 7.3, 8.3; English: 6.5, 7.2, 8.6; HSS: USII.8
In this activity, students learn about gasoline, then explore fuel conservation and energy efficiency by simulating trips taken by various modes of transportation.
HR3 Classroom Grants
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Visit www.hrclean.org, www.hrwet.org or www.hrstorm.org to find about the easiest grant you'll ever write for your next classroom environmental project!
