Environmental Science Takes on Courtyard

Environmental Science Takes on

CourtyardPeriod one

Our Plan For full use of the courtyard we want to use the space provided to make

an outdoor classroom that includes… Benches for comfortable seating Tables to work and relax A water feature to provide a cool feeling to the space

Benches

Recycled Plywood – Palette Benches Very low cost Eco friendly Easy to construct This can also be usable for tables

Water Feature

Dimensions 20W x 32H inches

Material Resin & Fiberglass

Style Column , Pedestal , Solar On Demand , Tiered

Water Sound Low

Light No

Features Solar , Solar On Demand

Brand Smart Solar

Height (in.) 32

What’s included?

Solar panels mean no electricity or batteries Beautiful antique white weathered stone finish Basin holds 2.25 gallons 2 levels with plenty of water for birds No plumbing - water recirculates itself Measures 20 diam. x 32H inches, 23 lbs.

Materials

Tables Whiteboard Benches Chairs

Budget

10 tables- $38.00 x 10 = $380.00 Purchased from Walmart

10 Benches - $36.10 x 10 = $361.00 These materials could possibly be created by wood shop classes

Fundraisers - Bake sales

- Selling pretzels

- Donut selling

- $1 to request a song on Music Fridays

Sponsors

http://www.toolboxforeducation.com/hta.htmlIf our budget surpasses the $1,000 that is provided by the school, we are able to apply for a grant from Lowe's Toolbox for Education.- The deadline for the application is 5pm EST on February 15, 2014.

Sponsors continued… Fruit Trees 101

As featured on The Today Show, “Fruit Tree 101” is a program that brings fruit tree orchards to schoolyards improving the quality of the air and water while creating tasty snacks.

The trees, materials, orchard installation design work, and onsite environmental curriculum with students are all donated

free of charge for the benefit of the school and its students. donations involve a 12-20 tree minimum.

Outdoor Classroom Pros vs. Cons

Pros Cons

-useful to both science and English classes - can be quite expensive

-utilizes natural light for a more stimulating environment

- can be distracting

- can be sustainable - needs consistent maintenance

-makes learning a bit more enjoyable -takes up a lot of space

-can help focus in the fresh air -has to be lasting, kids break everything

- can do more varied forms of learning/ more hands-on

-may not be easily sustainable, depending on what is involved

-aesthetically pleasing

- improves status of the school/ more varied learning

Water Feature Pros vs. Cons

Pros Cons

- It has a calming/soothing effect, & helpful to relax a bit

- It can be very distracting

- Pretty -can be quite expensive

- makes the area more interesting -these things can get dirty/ break fairly easily

-can make it from scratch, can be an interesting art project

Other ideas

*Sculpture garden- Opportunity for art students to show their work. Their work only gets seen when students go down the art hallway.

Graffiti Wall- Giant blackboard-usable for teachers and students Turtle Pond- Doesn’t have to be a turtle. (fish) Gives students

something interesting to go outside and see Fruit Trees*will definitely be included in courtyard