The Four 4’s Community FairCanty Elementary School

May 2015Amy Donahue

Community Fair ProposalWho? Canty Staff, Students, Families, Community Members, Public and Private Organizations and AgenciesWhat? A Community FairWhen? May 2015Where? Canty Elementary SchoolWhy? To promote the concepts of Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, and Human Rights and to increase community involvement. The Canty School community is culturally diverse and families of varying cultural groups hold different perspectives on the topics of the environment and human rights. This fair is designed to recognize and respect these differences and to work toward a common goal of improving the physical environment of all our citizens.

What are the 4 R’s?1.Reduce2.Reuse

3.Recycle4.Human Rights

Human Rights and the Environment

All humans depend on a safe, clean, and healthy environment. Without a healthy environment in which to live, humans are

unable to fulfill their hopes and dreams and live a life of pride and dignity. Conversely, the protection of human rights also helps protect the environment. When people are empowered to learn and participate in decision making, they are able to

ensure the decisions made help protect and sustain their physical environments.

Presentations and Demonstrations

UN Resolution on the Environment and Human RightsBotanical Gardens Planting WorkshopComposting DemonstrationHousehold Waste Recycling StationElectronics Recycling StationComEd and Nicor Energy Saving TipsEPA Initiatives and Programs

Presentations and Demonstrations

Community Resource StationsGames and Activities for KidsRecycling KitsRain Barrels and Composting ContainersReuse StationCity of Chicago’s Recycling ProgramVideo Presentations

Sample Videos

Sample Materials

Aligning Content to Standards

Illinois State StandardsScience:• Know and apply concepts that describe how living things interact

with each other and with their environment.• Know and apply concepts that describe the features and processes of

the Earth and its resources. • Know and apply concepts that describe the interaction between

science, technology and society.

Aligning Content to Standards

Illinois State StandardsSocial Science:• Analyze and explain characteristics and interactions of the Earth’s physical systems.• Understand the historical significance of geography• Understand relationships between geographic factors and society. • Understand that scarcity necessitates choices by consumers• Compare characteristics of culture as reflected in language, literature, the arts, traditions and

institutions. . • Understand the roles and interactions of individuals and groups in society.

Aligning Content to StandardsCommon Core Standards• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.CCRA.L.4• Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and

phrases by using context clues, analyzing meaningful word parts, and consulting general and specialized reference materials, as appropriate.• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.CCRA.L.5• Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances

in word meanings.• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.CCRA.L.6• Acquire and use accurately a range of general academic and domain-specific words

and phrases sufficient for reading, writing, speaking, and listening at the college and career readiness level; demonstrate independence in gathering vocabulary knowledge when encountering an unknown term important to comprehension or expression.

Aligning Content to StandardsTESOL Standards:Standard 1: English language learners communicate for social, intercultural, and instructional purposes within the school setting.

Standard 2: English language learners communicate information, ideas, and concepts necessary for academic success in the area of language arts.

Standard 3: English language learners communicate information, ideas, and concepts necessary for academic success in the area of mathematics.

Standard 4:English language learners communicate information, ideas, and concepts necessary for academic success in the area of science.

Standard 5: English language learners communicate information, ideas, and concepts necessary for academic success in the area of social studies.

Outreach

• Communicate to current students and their families• Contact local churches and community centers• Publish in the neighborhood newspaper• Post on Canty Facebook page• Send information to neighboring schools• Contact local officials• Request resources and participation from various private organizations and public agencies

ReferencesEnglish language arts standards » anchor standards » college and career readiness anchor standards for language. (2014). Retrieved from http://www.corestandards.orgIllinois State Standards. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.isbe.state.il.usKnox, J. (2014). Independent expert on human rights and the environment. Retrieved from http://www.ohchr.orgMiamiDadeTV (2012, January 23). Going Green with D-rop: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle [Video

file]. Retrieved from YouTube website: http://www.youtube.comPreK-12 English Language Proficiency Standards. (2014). Retrieved from http://www.tesol.orgUN HUMANRIGHTS (2013, February 19). Protecting the environment is also a human right

[Video file]. Retrieved from YouTube website: http://www.youtube.com