Ann Brown’s 3rd Grade Students Respond to the STRAW Restoration Project
(Manor School, Fairfax)
What
did you enjoy most about the restoration day?
“Helping
the earth and stopping erosion.” “
Helping nature!” “Helping
the environment.”
“I
saved worms that almost got hit by shovels.
I got dirty and I like getting dirty.
I picked up a newt. My shoe
fell in the mud. It was funny.”
“Pulling
out non-native plants.” “Being
out in nature.” “Digging
holes.”
Do
you think that what you did will make a difference?
“Yes,
I do. I think the animals would
thank us if they talked.’
“
I helped a lot of animals and insects – I feel really good about that.
I help fish, frogs, and lots of animals that live in water.”
“Yes.
It will help the animals that live in the creek.”
If you were to go back to your restoration project in five years, what do you think might be different about it?
“There
would be less erosion and it would be prettier.”
“There
will be more plants and the plants will be taller. The water will be cleaner.”
It
would look better than it is right now and the animals would love their habitat
that they live on.”
“It
would be really nice, and the plant I planted will be big.”
“Because
so many people help I think it will not erode and the creek will be great.”
What
did you learn about the restoration site before you went to it or while you were
there?
“Erosion
was starting to happen.” “Stop
mud from going in the creek.”
“I
learned that nature is important and helps the animals.”
“S.T.R.A.W.
stands for Students and Teachers Restoring a Watershed.”
“I
learned that some places do not look good because of littering.”
What
did you learn about the plants that you planted?
“They
help the environment.” “That
they stop erosion.”
“It’s
hard planting them and to plant you have to dig two feet down.”
“I
learned that willows can grow from a stick.”
“It
helps bad things that could happen.”
“
I learned you have to dig deep in the ground to plant willows.
Willows grow fast.”
“They
make the creek fresh.” “The
roots would strengthen the hills.”
Did
you learn about any of the animals at the restoration site?
“It
will give them more places to live.”
“Well,
the frog would be hurt because of the erosion.”
“I
learned that I could help them to live longer.”
“Fish
will like it if the creeks don’t have mud in them.”
“Yes,
frogs, birds, worms, insects, newts, salamanders. The animals will have a better habitat.”
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Strongly
agree |
Agree |
Disagree |
Strongly
disagree |
No
opinion |
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I
like to learn about nature and the environment |
Girls
– 4 Boys
- 6 |
3 5 |
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Being
in nature, doing outdoor activities
is fun |
5 6 |
2 5 |
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There
are no environmentl problems where I live |
2 |
3 |
6 4 |
1 |
1 1 |
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We
need more parks and Open Space |
4 6 |
3 4 |
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1 |
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There’s
not much I can do to help the environment |
|
1 |
1 3 |
5 7 |
1 |
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Always
do |
Sometimes |
Rarely |
Never |
Not
Sure |
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I
pick up litter in my neighborhood |
Girls
- 2 Boys
- 3 |
3 7 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
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Watch
my use of water |
7 7 |
3 |
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1 |
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Visit
local parks and natural areas |
4 5 |
3 3 |
3 |
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Learn
about nature and the environment through books, TV or the internet |
5 5 |
1 3 |
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1 |
2 |
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Reduce
the amount of trash I throw away |
6 5 |
1 5 |
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1 |
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Educate
my friends and family about the environment |
4 4 |
3 2 |
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3 |
1 |
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Help
plant trees & flowers at my school, neighborhood or open space |
3 5 |
4 5 |
1 |
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Encourage
my friends and family to help the environment |
3
5 |
4 3 |
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1 |
2 |
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Help
remove non-native plants |
4 5 |
3 3 |
2 |
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1 |
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All – always or sometimes.
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All – always
.
All – always or sometimes.
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