Carbon Footprint Calculator

Today in Room 6 we read an article about how today is Earth Overshoot Day. Which means from the 2nd of August we are using more of Earth's natural resources than the planet can renew in the whole year. We could not believe it! Here is the article below if you would like to read it:

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/news/article.cfm?c_id=2&objectid=11898214

You can also find out what your carbon footprint is by putting your details in the calculator below: 

http://www.footprintcalculator.org/#!/


Room 6

Plastic

In planning period one we learnt about the environment. We discussed this poster as a class today and we were shocked to see what the top four plastics were. We discussed ways we can cut this down or choose other options....

Eco Friendly Islands

In Room 6 we are creating an island (thanks for the idea Mrs Wallace). Our islands will be a place the public can come visit to learn about how to care for the environment. Our islands will show a variety of eco friendly practices. Today we went to Room 2 as they have already started on their islands. They explained types of solutions they have come up with for environmental problems and how they will put these in place on their island. This really got us thinking on the types of things we might like to do on ours. 

Thanks Room 2 and Mrs Wallace for sharing your ideas and knowledge with us! You are awesome!

Marine Metre Squared Trip

On Friday we traveled down to the local estuary to complete our marine metre squared project. We had a look about what species are living down there. This week we are going to load our information up to the marine metre squared website. Big thanks to all the parents who came down with us - you rock!

Whio Competition

Did you know?!
The Whio bird (Blue duck) has only have a population of  2,500 birds, Whio are rarer than the kiwi! It is the bird that is currently on our $10 note.

Here is a competition to raise awareness of the Whio bird. All you have to do is pucker up and post a photo of yourself doing a duck face on the link below. You could win a five day family adventure for a Whio wilderness experience.

Check out the link below to enter. Kids you need your parents for permission before posting a photo:

http://www.whioforever.co.nz/pucker-up-to-win-a-whio-wilderness-experience/