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BEAUTIFICATION &
ENVIRONMENTAL
VIRTUAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS
2020-2021
SPONSORED BY: KEEP GASTONIA BEAUTIFUL AND
GASTON COUNTY SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING DIVISION
CONTACT US
K EE P GA ST O NIA B E A U T I F U L
James B. Garland Center
150 S. York Street
Gastonia, NC 28052
Call: 704-866-6906
keepgastoniabeautifulNC@gmail.com
STAFF
J ULI ANN LEH M A N
WELCOME
Administrator
juliannL@cityofgastonia.com
704-869-1938
CA RLY CA LDWE LL
School Specialist - County Schools
We invite you explore this book as a resource for both
carlyC@cityofgastonia.com
you and your classroom. We offer a variety of
704-869-1008
educational programs, free of charge as well as
contests throughout the year and other
environmental resources. TBD
School Specialist - City Schools
We appreciate all the support that Gaston County 704-836-0002
Schools has shown us. With a special thanks to Dr.
Melissa Balknight and staff at Gaston County Schools
JU LIE H E AT H
for approving the program material for school use.
Special Projects Coordinator
julieH@cityofgastonia.com
704-869-1047
If there is a program that you think
we should provide, we'd love to hear
your feedback.
For all programming, please email
keepgastoniabeautifulNC@gmail.com
ELEMENTARY CLASSROOM
PRESENTATIONS
- EARTH BRACELETS -
Who:
Elementary School
Kindergarten - 2nd grade
What:
Making an "Earth Bracelet". We provide all the supplies and a virtual presentation.
All "Earth Bracelet" packs have been individually sealed and will be sent to the
teacher via school courier services. Students will get a bag with all the bracelet
supplies to make either at home or at school depending on when the program is
presented. A virtual link will be sent to the teacher once you have registered with
the material.
Goals:
Students will be able to explain the importance of plants, soil, sun, water, and air for
both animals and people. They will be able to discuss how they use each of these
resources in their daily lives and be able to change their daily habits in small ways to
preserve the environment.
Contact:
Please email
keepgastoniabeautifulNC@gmail.com
- 3 -
- SEA SURVIVAL-
THE TRUE STORY OF DUFFY THE SEA TURTLE
Who:
Kindergarten - 2nd grade
What:
Our staff will present "Duffy's Lucky Escape!" This is
a true story about the a sea turtle who is rescued
after mistaking a plastic bag and other trash in the
ocean as food. Presentation will includes ways to
reduce our dependence on single use plastic and
the harmful effects on the environment. A virtual
link will be sent to the teacher once you have
registered with the material.
Goals:
Students will learn to identify single use plastic, reduce waste and reuse more. They will
become aware of changes they can make to help the environment.
Contact:
Please email
keepgastoniabeautifulNC@gmail.com
- 5 -
- EARTH NINJAS
Who:
Kindergarten - Fifth Grade
What:
Watch and read a book about Earth Ninja by Mary Nhin. Students will learn about the
basic concepts of Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. After the book, they will learn how to
properly recycle and where their recycled materials can be taken to be processed
locally. A virtual link will be sent to the teacher once you have registered with the
material.
Goals:
Students will learn the importance of bees and our environment, and their vital role
in helping protect the bee population.
Contact:
Please email
keepgastoniabeautifulNC@gmail.com
- 8-
- WHERE DOES YOUR GARBAGE GO?-
VIRTUAL LANDFILL TOUR
First Grade
Who:
Social Studies
Elementary School aged students
1.G.2.1
First-Fifth grade
Science
1.L.1.3
What:
Watch a 10 minute tour of the Gaston County Second Grade
Landfill and Recycling Center.
Social Studies
2.G.2.2
Goals:
Third Grade
Students will be allowed to see what really
Social Studies
happens when they "throw something away" or
3.C&G.2.2
recycle something to further educate themselves
on recycling and becoming more Fourth Grade
environnmentally friendly.
Science
How: 4.L1.3
Through a virtual tour of a modern landfill facility, Fifth Grade
students will observe technology that makes waste
Social Studies
disposal safe. Students will also "tour" the recycling
5.G.1.2
center and the baling facility and have a chance to
"visit" the Methane Reclamation Station where
waste gasses are trapped, condensed and used to
produce electricity!
Contact:
Please email
keepgastoniabeautifulNC@gmail.com
- 9 -
- BEE THE CHANGE-
MEET MISS POLLY NATOR
Who:
Kindergarten - 2nd grade
What:
Students will be able to listen and see a book titled Save the Bees written and
Coming Spring 2021
illustrated by Bethany Stahl. Afterwards Keep Gastonia Staff will have a video so the
students can meet Miss Polly Nator, our educational bee puppet that will present a
program on the jobs of bees. A virtual link will be sent to the teacher once you have
registered with the material.
Goals:
Students will learn to the importance of bees and how they can "Bee" the change in
their community and "bee" green.
Contact:
Please email
keepgastoniabeautifulNC@gmail.com
- 4 -
- PROTECT WILDLIFE-
THE TRUE STORY OF DUFFY THE SEA TURTLE
Who:
3rd grade - 5th grade
What:
Coming Spring 2021
Our staff will present "Duffy's Lucky Escape!" This is a true story about the a sea turtle
who is rescued after mistaking a plastic bag and other trash in the ocean as food. A
virtual link will be sent to the teacher once you have registered with the material.
Goals:
Students will learn how to protect our wildlife. They will become aware of changes they
can make to help the environment.
Contact:
Please email
keepgastoniabeautifulNC@gmail.com
- 6 -
- PROJECT HONEY BEE-
Who:
Second through fourth graders
What:
Watch and read the book Honey Bees from a National Geographic Kids Explore my
world. After the book they will hear from Keep Gastonia Beautiful staff and will explore
Coming Spring 2021
the importance of bees. and how and what they pollinate, and ways we can help the
bee population. A virtual link will be sent to the teacher once you have registered with
the material.
Each school will receive a book to add to their school library "Amazing Bees" by Sue
Unstead. Books were donated through a grant from the Glenn Foundation to further
student education on our amazing friends, the bees!
Goals:
Students will learn the importance of bees and our environment, and their vital role
in helping protect the bee population.
Contact:
Please email
keepgastoniabeautifulNC@gmail.com
- 7-MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL CLASSROOM PRESENTATIONS
- WHERE DOES YOUR GARBAGE GO?-
VIRTUAL LANDFILL TOUR
Who: Sixth Grade Seventh Grade
Middle and High School aged students Science Social Studies
6.E.2.4 7.G.1.3
Science
What: 7.E.1.6
Watch a 20 minute tour of the Gaston County Eighth Grade
Landfill and Recycling Center
Science
8.P.2.1, 8.E.2.2, 8.E.1.4
Goals:
9th - 12th Grade
Students will be allowed to see what really
Biology
happens when they "throw something away" or
Bio.2.2.1, Bio.2.2.2.
recycle something to further educate themselves
on recycling and becoming more
Earth/Enviro Science
environnmentally friendly.
EEn2.2.2, EEn.2.4.2,
EEn.2.7.3, EEn.2.8.4
How:
Through a virtual tour of a modern landfill facility, students will observe technology that
makes waste disposal safe. Students will also "tour" the recycling center and the baling
facility and have a chance to "visit" the Methane Reclamation Station where waste gasses
are trapped, condensed and used to produce electricity!
Contact:
Please email
keepgastoniabeautifulNC@gmail.com
- 11 -CHECK OUT
OUR ART
CONTEST
ARBOR DAY
POSTER CONTEST
Deadline - March 5, 2021
Specific guidelines are on the page that follow.
- 12 -- ARBOR DAY POSTER CONTEST -
Who:
Gaston County Public and Private Schools
Elementary, Middle and High Schools
Important Dates to Remember:
Call or email to enter by January 22, 2021
Art Work is due March 5, 2021
Winners announced: March 10, 2021
Award Ceremony: TBD
Guidelines:
Artwork must be original and include trees in the design
Each entry must have contact information firmly attached to artwork
Student’s name, school, grade, teacher’s name and artwork title.
Limit Five Entries Per School Per Age Division
One piece per student
No group entries allowed
All entries must be on poster board and 22’’ X 28” or smaller
Submitting Entries:
Drop off artwork at Keep Gastonia Beautiful Office (150 S.
York Street, Gastonia, NC 28052 - 2nd floor by 5 p.m. on
March 5, 2021
Awards:
Once the winners are announced we will determine if we are able to hold a recognition
ceremony based on COVID-19 restrictions at that time.
1st, 2nd, and 3rd place awards given for each age division: K-2, 3-5, Middle, High
First Place Awards: $50 gift card
"THANK YOU FOR
Second Place Awards: $25 gift card
Third Place Awards: $25 gift card HELPING US CELEBRATE
ARBOR DAY!"
- 14 -SPECIAL EVENTS
- GREAT AMERICAN CLEAN UP -
SPRING 2021
The Great American Cleanup prompts individuals to take greater responsibility for their local environment
by conducting community service projects that engage volunteers, local businesses, and civic leaders. A
successful Great American Cleanup project must fulfill the needs of the local community. The Great
American Cleanup began as a litter cleanup initiative designed to aesthetically improve our environment
by creating cleaner parks, streets, and public spaces through litter removal and elimination. To this day,
community cleanups remain at the very heart of the campaign, and the results are remarkable.
Who:
All Gaston County Public and Private Schools
Elementary, Middle, and High Schools
When:
DATE TBA
Where Goals:
Select an area of your Cleaner community
choice (school grounds, Assist in helping to deter
playgrounds, parks, etc.) or litter
call for suggested areas. Promote volunteerism
Create a healthier, cleaner
and safer environment.
Info:
Registered participants will receive cleanup supplies,
including gloves and trash bags. All participating groups will
receive a Certificate of Appreciation.
Contact Carly Caldwell at 704-869-1008 or email
carlyC@cityofgastonia.com to register and receive free
supplies and information.
- 17 -FREEBIES
ADOPT
A
STREET
This program is to encourage community residents
and organizations to adopt residential blocks of
streets and keep them litter free. The adopted
areas are to be cleaned, at least, every 2 months in
an effort to maintain a healthy environment,
improve our City aesthetically, and to show pride
in our beautiful city.
KEEP GASTONIA BEAUTIFUL WILL PROVIDE:
1. Signs for the street with personalized
acknowledgement attached.
2. Trash bags, gloves, and safety vests for use by the
adopting participants
3. Removal of "orange" trash bags from adopted street
sections, as necessary.
A signed agreement and all other guidelines will be
provided upon contact.
Contact:
Carly Caldwell
704-869-1008 carlyC@cityofgastonia.com
- 19 -THE
TALKING
TREES TRAIL
WHAT:
The Talking Trees Trail is an educational walking
trail designed to teach students about the variety
of trees in our local enviornment.
WHERE:
Lineberger Park, which has easy accessibility off of
Garrison Blvd and Chestnut Street.
HOW:
The Trail is self-guided. Students interact
directly with the trails "talking birdhouses,"
hearing information and fun facts about 10
tree species native to North Carolina.
SPONSORED BY:
Keep Gastonia Beautiful
Parks and Recreation Department
Gaston College - Communication Department
Local artists
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