Not exact matches
-- Strange Fruit lyrics by Lewis Allen On August 31st of last year, a small group of black freshman at Jena High School approached the assistant principal to ask whether it was okay for them to enjoy the shade under a big
tree located in what had come to be considered the «white only» section of the
schoolyard.
If they travel just beyond the
schoolyard, they might hear chords on a dulcimer and glimpse an elf in a ribbon of sunlight weaving through the
trees of the Wolcott Children's Forest.
If planting
trees in the
schoolyard, make sure the
trees are planted in a place where they will get adequate sun and moisture, and where they will not be disturbed.
A wonderful way to reinforce the value of
trees and to help your students develop personal connections with
trees is to have them plant
trees in the
schoolyard, neighborhood, or on local public land.
Use
trees as the basis for interdisciplinary learning in your classroom this spring Choose a
tree in your
schoolyard.
Tree Canada has planted more than 80 million
trees, greened more than 550
schoolyards and have helped in the greening of urban forests in over 500 communities across the country, leaving a legacy that is benefitting all Canadians.