Kendall*, Craig*, Jaxson, Jordan, Trent, Priscilla, Shani, Taylor, Daniel, Nicole M. Third Grade: Oak Tree Planting - signs on trees, help with watering schedule Media: bulletin board updates, press releases, help with school web page Projects: Informational assembly, PSA commercial/short documentary, cameras and photos for displays in Science Lab
Bobcat Team
Genevieve*, Allison*, Jimmy, Sofia, Alma, Joey, Katelyn, Emma, Liam Fifth Grade: Watershed- watering testing and chemical analysis Wildlife experts: Collect data from classes about animals and insects observed on and near campus. Classify, document, and map sightings. Projects: Nature trail/signs to educate about animal shelters on campus, campaign to keep food and litter off ground to help animals eat healthy
Coyotes Team
Alex*, Gracyn*, Alyssa*, Aidan, Cameron, Conner, Sean, Carlos Second Grade: Castaic Lake Water Agency presentation 2/16/12 "Fred the Fish" and "Drip the Dragon"--water conservation Plant Experts: Observe, research, and classify campus plants and hillside chaparral Projects: Miniature plant nursery?, make identification labels for trees and plants on campus, Sensory Garden for primary students?
Honeybees Team
Tiffany*, Brooke*, Morgan, Hailely, Logan, Kaylee, Cassidy, Abby, Caitlin K. First Grade: Placerita Canyon Nature Center Local "Critters" --TBA (Dec. 2011 or Jan. 2012)
Fundraising: Recycling for cash,adopt-a-plant?, sell flowers grown in garden, crafts, tote bags?, seed bookmarks from recycled paper?, nature calendar with photos by students?, "Got Native Plants?" bumper sticker
Mantises Team
Brandon*, Emily R.*, Michael Y.,Tyler, Emily P., Jacob, Joel, Chris R., Valerie Sixth Grade: Environmental Career Day? TBA (Dec. 2011 or Jan. 2012) CalTrans Biologist, Forestry, Fish & Game, Solar, etc.
Plan/Engineer Experts: map to scale of planting areas, calculate area for mulch needed, estimate school's carbon credit due to campus trees Projects: Art with the environment/landscape painting, film (PSA) about fire & litter or fire & invasive plants, comic strip with environmental theme?, adopt chaparral area behind school to keep litter-free, anti-litter campaign, group plantings?
Vipers Team
Isabelle*, Alexis*, Ayellad, Briana D., Conner K., Cody, Jesse, Mykal Michele, Kindergarten: Placerita Cyn. Nature Center? (with 1st grade?) Bird Experts: Observe, research, and classify birds seen on campus work with Mr. Maxwell?- (on campus Wed. and Fri.) Projects: Skit,puppet show, song parody to teach science concept, nature scavenger hunt, something with butterflies (Mrs. Lewis approved)
Yellowjackets Team
logo by Elly
Elly*, Elizabeth*, Reese, Kennedy, Ashley,Tristan, Noah, Bryce, Danielle W. Fourth Grade: Geology presentation by Mr. and Mrs. Van Winkle and rock club. Fri. Dec. 9th at 9 a.m. to lunch
Documentation/Nature Log: track scientific data and findings from all classes/grades, keep scrapbook--photos, articles, notes, drawings (share with Bats team), archive film clips (keep records by date & subject) Projects: Skit/puppet show,board game, relief map on playground of Santa Clarita valley, or California