Monday, August 4, 2008
change the fact./ 5:00 AM♥
Paper
The simplest way to reduce waste is through classroom paper usage. Instead of using only one side of the sheet require students to use both sides. Instead of skipping every other line for the sack of neatness during rough draft essay writing, have students use wide rule paper.
This effort need not only apply to loose leaf paper but spiral and composition notebooks as well. If the notebook is used for daily journals have students draw a line under the day's entry and begin the next day’s entry underneath it. This means less space wasted and less need for a notebook to be purchased every marking period.
Have a recycling box for scrap paper and encourage students to use it for pop quizzes. Think green and restrict students from using computer paper to print non-essentials like song lyrics or photos of celebrities.
Electricity
A great way to go green and reduce the energy usage of the classroom is to shut out the lights and take the lesson outside. During the more temperate months this is a great way to loosen up both you and your students.
Don't use the air conditioning and heater when unnecessary. If students have to bring a light jacket to school during spring and summer then you might be using the cooling system excessively.
Always turn out the lights when the class heads to lunch or activities outside of the classroom. Be sure to turn off computers at the end the school day unless you are connected to a network that might be updated when the school day is done.
Monday, August 4, 2008
change the fact./ 5:00 AM♥
Paper
The simplest way to reduce waste is through classroom paper usage. Instead of using only one side of the sheet require students to use both sides. Instead of skipping every other line for the sack of neatness during rough draft essay writing, have students use wide rule paper.
This effort need not only apply to loose leaf paper but spiral and composition notebooks as well. If the notebook is used for daily journals have students draw a line under the day's entry and begin the next day’s entry underneath it. This means less space wasted and less need for a notebook to be purchased every marking period.
Have a recycling box for scrap paper and encourage students to use it for pop quizzes. Think green and restrict students from using computer paper to print non-essentials like song lyrics or photos of celebrities.
Electricity
A great way to go green and reduce the energy usage of the classroom is to shut out the lights and take the lesson outside. During the more temperate months this is a great way to loosen up both you and your students.
Don't use the air conditioning and heater when unnecessary. If students have to bring a light jacket to school during spring and summer then you might be using the cooling system excessively.
Always turn out the lights when the class heads to lunch or activities outside of the classroom. Be sure to turn off computers at the end the school day unless you are connected to a network that might be updated when the school day is done.
