It starts with one!

During kindergarten’s Sharing the Planet unit, “It Starts With One,” Ms. Pierie’s students learned about birds in the Treasure Valley. Each student conducted an in-depth research project on a specific bird, which culminated in a student-made poster and class presentation.

During the unit, both kindergarten classes went to the Birds of Prey Center. While there, the students were intrigued by the center itself and, in particular, the peregrine falcons. Back at school, Ms. Pierie tuned into the falcon cam (www.peregrinefund.org/falconcam <http://www.peregrinefund.org/falconcam> ) for her students to watch a local falcon lay eggs on April 16 and predict when the eggs will hatch. Stop in and take a look at the chart on their board with their predictions.

During their visit to the center, the students asked if they could set up a lemonade stand to raise money for the Peregrine Fund. For one week, the students made the lemonade, set up the stand, sold the lemonade, counted their earnings, and cleaned up. They raised $135.50 to donate to the fund!

On May 12, the students presented a check to Mark Purdy, Education Director from Birds of Prey. As a culminating event for the entire unit, Ms. Pierie’s class will be head to Montour Wildlife Management Area near Emmett, ID for overnight stay and bird watching expedition.

Thanks to all who supported their efforts with this fantastic project.

Andrew