Decrease Air Pollution Through School Bus Program

According to the EPA, 24 million children ride the bus to school each day, and each day those kids spend an average of an hour and a half on the bus each day. Unfortunately, the majority of those kids are exposed to diesel exhaust during their daily commute, and children who … [Read more...]

Alternative Energy Hydrogen Fuel Rocket

This holiday season, the Discovery Channel Store is offering toys that are fueled with hydrogen. Our family tested out the rocket ship, which is made by Estes Rockets. The Hydrogen Fuel Rocket is designed for children ages 10 and up (adult supervision required under 12), thus … [Read more...]

Teaching Kids About Trash

Where is "away"? That's the question I asked my Environmental Sustainability students today. When you throw something away, where does it go? Here were some of the answers they wrote down: "Away is throwing your stuff across town to a junkyard." "Your trash gets … [Read more...]

Leftover Mashed Potatoes? Make Potato Pancakes

Recreating leftovers from yesterday's feast into new meals can make them more appealing and prevent the glutinous food waste associated with large feasts. In our family, we use leftover mashed potatoes to make potato pancakes. This recipe is simple and delicious. To make … [Read more...]

The Truth About Thanksgiving

Before I begin to cook, I wanted to share some information regarding the myth of Thanksgiving that was prepared for teachers. Originally written and developed by Cathy Ross, Mary Robertson, Chuck Larsen, and Roger Fernandes for the Indian Education program at Highline School … [Read more...]