EkoSkola Malta

Meta r-ramel sar blu – Ktieb b’tema ambjentali

Ktieb miktub bil-Malti immirat ghal etajiet minn 8 sa 12-il sena.  Is-Sa Denise Muscat mhux biss kitbet l-istorja imma ħejjiet ukoll id-disinji għalih. Il-ktieb hu spirat mill-għaram tar-ramel li hawn fil-gżejjer Maltin u l-Fekruna l-Komuni li tbejjet f’uħud mill-bajjiet ramlin f’malta u Għawdex.  Il-ktieb jinkludi wkoll xi fatti storiċi u emfasi fuq l-effetti negattivi tal-plastik fuq il-kreaturi tal-baħar. Il-pubblikazzjoni hija ta’ Horizons b’kollaborazzjoni mal-Aġenzija Nazzjonali tal-Litteriżmu. Fekruna anzjana qed tirrakkonta dwar bajja fejn kienet titla’ tbid snin ilu… Hemm bajja bir-ramel ħamrani fejn il-fjuri bojod tal-pankrazju jirriflettu l-kwiekeb. Fejn qalb il-baħar tħabbat kulur il-lapislazzuli. “Ara titfixkel mal-ħbula! Attenta min-nies!” twiddeb lill-fekruna żagħżugħa. Iżda x’sabet din il-fekruna meta telgħet hi fuq din il-bajja tal-ħolm? Book in Maltese aimed for ages 8-12, in Maltese. The book has an environmental theme, inspired by local sand dunes and the sea turtle. It also has some historical facts and emphasis on the harmful effects of plastic on sea life. All the illustrations are original.

Tara and the Magic Tree

The book „Tara and the Magic Tree“ written by Žarko Vučinić, won the Award of the best children’s book in 2019 by the “Association of Children and Youth Writers” in Montenegro and the Literary Prize “Lukijan Mušicki” by the “Sunčani breg” Literary Society in Serbia as well as the Little Prince Award in Bosnia in 2020, the most important award of children’s literature in the Western Balkans region. Tara and the Magic Tree is an eco-tale about fighting for a cleaner planet, which teaches us the basics of the concept of Zero Waste, where your Znuggle soft toys are the heroes. The story is an imaginative work intertwined with the exciting adventures of unusual inhabitants of the Stoboj Mountains, which prompt us to think: “Are we cutting the branch we are sitting on?” In order not to fall into the abyss full of plastic and garbage, there is Tara – a powerful eco-warrior, Timothy – a curious boy, and a prophetic gentleman named Immanade, a guardian of miraculous wool, a purple-eyed woman, a donkey Maga – a carrot juice taster and a frog who knows only one a word, but even that is enough for him to share advice and scare the miscreants. Printed on 100% recycled paper. FREE DELIVERY IN MONTENEGRO. PLEASE NOTE THAT ADDING THE BOOK TO YOUR BASKET MAY SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASE YOUR DELIVERY COST TO FOREIGN DESTINATIONS, DUE TO THE HIGH TARIFF OF MONTENEGRIN POST. The digital version of the book is also available on Apple Book (Itunes), Rakuten Kobo, 24symbols, Barnes&Noble and Amazon [2.99€]. Read in exclusivity the first 3 chapters (for free). 15% discount for order above 10 copies, using the code BOOK10COPIES15.

St Michael School EkoSkola Newsletter January – March 2023

Somebody swallowed Stanley!

by Sarah Roberts  (Author), Hannah Peck (Illustrator) Everybody has a taste for Stanley – and the other ocean creatures just keep mistaking him for a delicious treat – but this is no ordinary jellyfish. Most jellyfish have dangly-gangly tentacles, but Stanley has two handles… Other jellyfish have a magical glow, but Stanley has stripes… Because Stanley (spoiler alert) is a plastic bag! A beautifully illustrated picture book with a powerful message about plastic pollution from environmental expert Sarah Roberts. The perfect gift to introduce children to the issues of plastic in our oceans Brilliant for teachers to read to children in class when introducing them to pollution issues This book is made of material from well-managed FSC-certified forests and other controlled sources Reading age: 3 – 6 years Print length: 32 pages Language: English Dimensions: 25 x 0.3 x 27.9 cm Publisher: Scholastic Sarah Roberts is on a mission! Everybody has a taste for Stanley, but he is no ordinary jellyfish. Stanley is a plastic bag… With beautiful illustrations, Somebody Swallowed Stanley tells the story of the problems a simple plastic bag can create in the oceans and all the creatures he meets on his journey. Eco-expert Sarah Roberts has worked in conservation all around the world. With large amounts of plastic spreading into remote ecosystems and food chains, Sarah is on a mission to help children understand the issues: “If children aren’t aware, how can they protect their favourite places and the awesome creatures who live there?” Some facts about plastics 18 billion pounds of plastic waste flows into the oceans every year from coastal regions. Plastic impacts entire food chains – sea, soil, plants and creatures. Scientists predict that every seabird and every turtle on this planet have plastic in their stomachs. Reducing, reusing, recycling and picking up plastic makes a life or death difference to ocean life. Our actions have global effects as currents transport plastics across continents. There is even evidence of plastic pollution on the North Pole.  

Eco-Gozo Resources

Various resources for schools available here

ESD Expert Net – Manual for teaching the SDGs

Composting for kids

Read an explanation of composting as well as step-by-step guides to creating a composting bin and how to use the compost as mulch. This site was suggested by Peyton Vogel and her friends.

SDGs for Children – The World We Want

Surely all have heard of the Sustainable Development Goals. 17 Goals – One Global Aim….Here is an excellent information booklet for children (and obviously also for adults) to help one understand better what they are all about : The World We Want – A Young Person’s Guide to the Global Goals for Sustainable Development.

Earth Day Carol

Earth Day Carol is a retelling of Charles Dickens’ classic A Christmas Carol. In the dynamic free app version, Plastic Bottle Scrooge is visited by the ghosts Plastic Past, Plastic Present, and Plastic Future. The app was developed by a diverse group of creators, Torran Anderson, Jack Hunter, Michelle Parker-Rock and Evan Fram, all volunteers, who found a unique way to communicate the important message of Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. For ongoing information visit this website www.EarthDayCarol.org often and join in an Earth Day adventure. Contact at [email protected]. There are loads of ideas how to use this app, plus ideas for recycled art, etc.

The Earth Dog Story – Earth Dog returns to Save the Environment

The Earth Dog Story, first published in 1992, returns as an app in iTunes and an eBook as part of the U.S. Department of Energy environmental outreach program with Weekly Reader. Earth Dog is a superhero who teaches kids about taking care of the environment.

Early Childhood Activities for a Greener Earth

This book by Patty Born Selly, Published by Redleaf Press helps to educate young children about the environment through experience and play. These activities encourage children to develop a sense of wonder, curiosity, and joy for nature.

How Green Are You? A personal action plan

Can you help to save the world? Yes, you can – if you’re 6 years old or more. You can save energy, protect wildlife, join in and help clean up the water and the air. It’s fun!! Conservationist David Bellamy and the Friendly Whale show you how,

Zero Waste : A Realistic Sustainability Program for Schools

Book by Kary Schumpert and Cyndra Dietz, Eco-Cycle Take a look behind most schools and you’ll see dumpsters full of plastic bags of classroom paper, discarded cafeteria food, milk cartons and paper towels. Day-to-day operations in a typical school require lots of resources, very little of which gets reused, reclaimed or recycled. Visit one of the 31 Eco-Cycle Green Star Schools (14,000 students and staff) in Boulder County, Colorado, and the story is different. Hallways and classrooms are still bustling, but outside you find dumpsters not only for garbage, but for compost and recycling. More than likely the trash container is less than half full while the compost and recycling containers are brimming. How is that possible?

Where do Recyclable Materials Go?

Based on facts about the process of recycling in industrial countries, Where Do Recyclable Materials Go?, by Sabbithry Persad, helps children understand the importance of recycling to save natural resources and much more.

Operation: Reuse It!

With colorful illustrations and fact-filled diagrams complementing the adventure, this picture book tells the story of how Peter and his friends help Mr. Ogilvy rediscover forgotten belongings in his shed. They help him organize and distribute the unwanted stuff to reuse centers in the community, learning the many ways and benefits of reusing. The children have fun with forgotten treasures such as old toys, electronics, art supplies, and even a broken-down car, while they work together to determine how the items should be reused, in the process saving resources, energy, and money, while diverting materials from the landfill. By: Sabbithry Persad Illustrated by: Jenny Campbell

Judy Moody saves the World

It all starts with the Crazy Strip contest — and the dream that she, Judy Moody, might one day see her very own adhesive-bandage design covering the scraped knees of thousands. But when her “Heal the World” motif merits only an honorable mention, Judy realizes it’s time to set her sights on something bigger.

Waste Reduction Guidelines for Schools

On the occasion of the European Week for Waste Reduction WasteServ Malta and EkoSkola – Nature Trust Malta joined forces to produce guidelines which offer all interested plenty of information and practical ideas and tips for a whole school approach to reduce waste.

What’s It Like Living Green?: Kids Teaching Kids, by the Way They Live

These days,there’s a lot of talk about living green, but does anyone actually do it? In What’s It Like, Living Green? Kids Teaching Kids, by the Way They Live, you’ll learn how other kids live green

Easy to Be Green: Simple Activities You Can Do to Save the Earth (Little Green Books)

Everyone’s talking about the environment these days, especially kids. But what can kids do? A lot! This book is filled with cool coloring pages, Earth-saving tips, fun facts, and easy activities kids can do to help the environment. It’s just what kids need to be green all by themselves!

WasteServ Malta Limited

WasteServ Malta Ltd. was established in November 2002. The company is responsible for organizing, managing and operating integrated systems for waste management including integrated systems for minimisation, collection, transport, sorting, reuse, utilistation, recycling, treatment and disposal of solid and hazardous waste.

The Adventures of a Plastic Bottle: A Story About Recycling (Little Green Books)

Learn about recycling from a new perspective!  Peek into this diary of a plastic bottle as it goes on a journey from the refinery plant, to the manufacturing line, to the store shelf, to a garbage can, and finally to a recycling plant where it emerges into it’s new life…as a fleece jacket!

Cleaning up litter (Help the Environment)

This series introduces very young children to the concept of caring for the environment in an attractive and accessible way. Based on children’s real-life experiences, the books focus on things children can do to help the environment and keep the world around us clean. In this book, children learn what litter is, how it can harm the environment, and what they can do to help clean up litter.

Why Should I Recycle? – WWF Book by Jen Green

What if everybody threw away old bottles and newspapers, littering the world with glass and plastic and tin cans that should be recycled and made into new products? Mr. Jones is a teacher who sets a good example for kids by separating his trash for recycling.