1 teacher. 1 world. Eco-friendly. EdTech-friendly. Classroom-friendly.Teacher-friendly. Kid-friendly. Parent-friendly. Planet-friendly. Sustainability. Innovation. What can we do to increase the likelihood that this one li'l world will be here eons from now? Whether you are a teacher, a parent, or just someone who firmly believes that every tiny bit helps, let's all be part of the solution rather than adding to the problem, knowing that innovation along the way is the way to make that happen!
I'm writing this with a mixture of missed opportunity and self-loathing, as I live near DC and I missed the chance to see an amazing environmental awareness exhibit at the Smithsonian National Zoo. Insert "kicking myself" here. I guess that's what happens when you miss that piece about it being a temporary exhibit, on location until only September 5th.
The purpose: To transform plastic pollution into art to create awareness and potential change in the way we treat "trash."
The art: All of the art for the various sculptures comes from reclaimed trash found in oceans. In total over 6 years, the team of artists created 66 sculptures using 38,000 pounds of marine debris found off the coast of Oregon. Unfortunately, this is a mere fraction of what is actually out there in the world's oceans.
So whereas it's now mine and the Greater Metropolitan DC's loss, there's still a few more days for anyone in Atlanta, and here are the next cities in line.
The Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta until Sept. 25th, 2016
Denver Zoo in Colorado: Sept. 24, 2016 to Jan. 16, 2017
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium in Tacoma Washington: Apr. 17--Oct 16, 2017
Reiman Gardens in Ames Iowa: May--October 2017
You can also follow future exhibits on the Washed Ashore Exhibit page. Likewise, the Washed Ashore website is a great place to go to learn more including videos on the making of the art work and also ways to get involved.
The mission of Green Team Gazette is to advocate and educate for environmental stewardship, to promote positive examples of "green" living (both in & out of the classroom), to inspire readers to pursue more sustainable choices, and to encourage teachers to embrace technology in their classrooms as a way of capturing student creativity, collaboration, & innovation. It is through engaging teaching practices and forward thinking that our future leaders will flourish.
It's not always easy being green, but I'm pretty passionate in my pursuit! A lot of times, innovation & edtech will get you there! Just don't forget to go outside!!
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