Jenica Suddeth, Jessica Stansell, Katie Lausin, Rebecca Bladow, and Carmela Rogers

Introduction to Education, EMPACTS ProjectDr. Regina Ryel Thomason, Instructor

Introduction

A team from the Introduction to Education class at NWACC presented information to kindergarten classes about recycling

NWACC students planned recycling activities for two Lowell Elementary kindergarten classes

Community Aspects of Project

This project served the community of Lowell Elementary by providing the students with knowledge about recycling and how it affects the environment

Course Content Objectives

Examine out beliefs and opinions about teaching and learning.

Extend out understanding of self as a learner and future teacher.

Integrate our knowledge of self and students to the context of the school.

Broaden our understanding of the role of schools in our society.

Review practical issues related to the teaching profession

Methods

Jenica contacted Mrs. Favorite at Lowell Elementary, and received project approval.

We visited the elementary school four times over the course of two weeks.

We provided reusable shopping bags from Target for the students to take home.

Technology Used

Digital Camera

Microsoft Word Processing

Computer and Printers

Internet Search Engines

-Google

Power Point

Projects and Activities Planned

Ideas were presented through poster boards and books

Items were brought and children decided which could be recycled

Matching worksheets

Students were provided materials so they could create their own recycling poster

Skills Achieved Team and Individual

Teamwork

Patience

Becoming more aware of environmental issues

Planning activities and lessons for students

Keeping the children’s attention

Project Results

Children were successfully informed about the importance of protecting out environment.

Children learned the value of recycling and keeping the earth clean.

Acknowledgements

Sharla Osbourn, Principal

Marcia Neal, Assistant Princial

Jessica Celaya, Teacher

Julie Favorite, Teacher

C. Dianne Phillips, EAST/EMPACTS Facilitator, NorthWest Arkansas Community College

Thank You!

A special thanks to all the students that made our project successful!

Another special thanks the members of our group!