Earth Hour

To promote eco-friendly habits and behaviours, the school I was completing my practicum at participated in the school board wide Earth Hour during the month of March.  During this time, schools in the area turn off their power for an hour to raise awareness about global issues and to also prepare students for the nation and world-wide Earth Hour which was occurring the following day (a Saturday).

I decided to create a song to teach to my grade 3/4 class and to teach it to them as a fun, engaging, and musical activity.  This soon became known throughout the staff and we were signed up to perform this song at the school  Earth Hour assembly.  Using simple body percussion, call and response methods, informative lyrics, and some choreography, we were able to present the "Turn Off the Power" song in front of the school with success.  It was great to see the enthusiasm from the students and to see the process of preparing for a performance throughout the week.  They were excited to present and to showcase their creative song that was specific to the school assembly.

I believe that this contributed to the leadership I held in the school as I was able to include my class in the school assembly and show initiative for student involvement.  During the performance, I did not physically participate and let the students lead themselves, of which they did without any issues.  It was a success all around.

Click below for the lyrics of the song.

Turn off the power, Turn off the power
For one whole hour, For one whole hour.

Turn off the power, Turn off the power

For one whole hour, For one whole hour.

Saturday, Saturday,

At 8:30, At 8:30.

Saturday, Saturday,

At 8:30, At 8:30.

Turn off the power, Turn off the power

For one whole hour, For one whole hour.

REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE!

REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE!

Turn off the power, Turn off the power

Turn off the power, Turn off the power

Turn off the power, Turn off the power

EARTH HOUR!!!!!!!