I think planting potatoes would be super fun for the kids! I’m thinking we could get started the week of March 11th… Now all I need is some old tires and some seed potatoes. Anyone able to help?
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New Composters!
The kids are loving the new Envirocycle composters that were purchased for us by Schoolyard Sprouts. We picked them because the kids can independently put the food scraps in the barrel since they are low down to the ground. The kids can also mix the compost independently (in a way that is really fun forContinue reading “New Composters!”
Walk to School Day – Fall 2013
Tons of Springdale Park students participated in International Walk to School Day in conjunction with the Clean Air Campaign’s Clean Commute Week! The kids were so excited to see that the Clean Air BAIR came out to congratulate every student that chose a clean commute to school that day!
Screening of Award-Winning Documentary “Cafeteria Man”
Tonight, join us at Georgia Public Broadcasting for a screening of the award-winning documentary, Cafeteria Man. There will also be a Farm to School reception featuring local and seasonal tastes as well as a chance to meet Chef Toni Geraci and Filmmaker Richard Chisolm.
Family Science Night – October 4th!
Family Science Night is coming up at Springdale Park and there are TONS of great presenters lined up! Click the links below to find out a little bit more about the organizations they represent. Environmental Science “The Power of Solar Power” Brian Fitzpatrick, Inman Solar Power “Urban Forestry” Greg Levine, Trees Atlanta “Non-indigineous Species Invasion”Continue reading “Family Science Night – October 4th!”
Fall Clean Commute Week
The first week of October is the Clean Air Campaign’s Fall Clean Commute Week. Where can I learn about Air Quality? Check out this PBS EekoWorld Video on Air Quality. Check our current Air Quality in Atlanta. What Can We Do at SPARK? We would like to encourage all students to choose a clean commuteContinue reading “Fall Clean Commute Week”
Math Lesson: Measuring in the Garden
This week in the garden we learned to measure using rulers. Here are the target standards for the lesson: Kindergarten CCSS.Math.Content.K.MD.A.1 Describe measurable attributes of objects, such as length. CCSS.Math.Content.K.MD.A.2 Directly compare two objects with a measurable attribute in common, to see which object has “more of”/“less of” the attribute, and describe the difference. 1st Grade CCSS.Math.Content.1.MD.A.1 OrderContinue reading “Math Lesson: Measuring in the Garden”
Filming the Captain Planet Foundation PSA
We were thrilled to be chosen as the site for Captain Planet Foundation‘s public service announcement on the importance of recycling. Several fifth grade students were selected to participate in the filming along with Ms. Emerson’s first grade class. Check out some of the photos from the filming below and view the finished product here!
Great Feedback from the First 2 Weeks!
We have received great feedback on our brand new Environmental Education program at Springdale Park! This year every Kindergarten – 3rd grade student will receive 45 minutes of Environmental Education each week during their Specials Rotation. Our curriculum reinforces the Georgia Performance Science Standards and consistently integrates Common Core Math and Reading Standards. It alsoContinue reading “Great Feedback from the First 2 Weeks!”
Guest Gardener: Daron Joffe
Daron Joffe, of Farmer D Organics, was generous enough to come spend some time at Springdale Park today to help us assess the condition of our soil on our rooftop garden. After we finish weeding all of our raised beds, he will deliver some soil to mix in so all of our fall plants have enough nutrientsContinue reading “Guest Gardener: Daron Joffe”
Tending Our Common Ground 