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� ' � • <br /> RECYCLED ORNAMENTS CONTEST PERRY PEACOCK VISITS <br /> TARGET AUDIENCE K THROUGH 12TH GRADE 2000 STUDENTS TARGET AUDIENCE 2ND GRADES 1HOO STUDENTS <br /> This project teaches another perspective about environmental In the lOth year of successful teaching,this project remains <br /> issues.The student realizes that"uash"can have value by one of our best tools.Second grade classes in Macon County <br /> finding new uses.Since 1992 each year over 2000 students �visited each yeaz by Sue Ann Cain,former KDMCB <br /> from public and private schools in the county participated in Director. The 30 minute program introduces"Perry the <br /> our contest. Students are encouraged to create an ornament R'oud Peacock"through pcem and costume and reinforces <br /> with a Christmas theme or environmental theme this year. litter prevention,recycling and composdng pertinent to our <br /> community. The program content evolves as environmental <br /> Sample directions: concerns change. Perry Peacock Coloring Books,program <br /> •Use post-consumer materials(used paper,plastic,wood, certificates,and other informational handouts are given. <br /> aluminum,etc.) *no glass,no food <br /> •Must be light enough and small enough to hang Timetable&Budget: <br /> •School winners from every grade level displayed at area October/November visits aze to Macon County schools <br /> Business April/May visits are to Decatur area schools <br /> Timetable&Budget: Program Coordinator $1915 <br /> August- Speaker $2500 <br /> Education Committee planning/assignments Postage $50 <br /> October Printing O�O�� $900 <br /> Contactparticipating classes Supplies � $150 <br /> December Total Expenses � � � $5515 <br /> Judging,Display and publicity � Q <br /> Document with photos and reports � � <br /> PROGRAM COORDINATOR $1915 Qrr eac�c <br /> PHOTOS $50 <br /> PRINTING $250 <br /> SUPPLIES $250 <br /> TOTAL EXPENSES $2465 � <br /> � � � � ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION NEWSLETI'ER <br /> TARGET AUDIENCE: 2000 TEACHERS IN MACON COUNTY <br /> ALL DAY WORKSHOP ROCK SPRINGS DISCOVERY CENTER �is newsletter announces project progress,Sh�S SO1llt10I1S <br /> TARGET AUDIENCE:3O TEACHERSj TWO TEACHERS FROM and successes and involves the teachers on a closer level <br /> EACH OF Tf�SCHOOLS PARTICIPATING IN A GRANT FROM THE with what is happening in our community.This year an <br /> ILLINOIS DCCA TO ENCOURAGE SCHOOL-WIDE RECYCLING AND AmeriCorps intern has already helped produce a one-page <br /> souxcE xEDucriorr. newsletter for the KDMCB September issue. For future and <br /> more detailed issues the intern will interview local agencies <br /> Eight of these schools are chosen for the Environmental and volunteers to report all progress in Macon County in the <br /> Assemblies and two schools are presenting the assemblies. environmental and conservation areas.(The local coalition <br /> Teachers will participate in a hands-on workshop about of environmental and conservation agencies and groups,Spi- <br /> Solid Waste Management Issues. derweb,defined education and communication as THE most <br /> important issue in our county.) <br /> All KDMCB/KIB projects will be presented to these teachers <br /> during the workshop along with hands-on activities that the Tunetable&Budget: <br /> teachers can take back to the classroom. August-September <br /> Education Committee planning/assignments <br /> Timetable&Budget: First issue of Educational Newsletters distributed <br /> Program Coordinator $1915 Publication: November,February,May <br /> Workshop �2645 Program Coordinator $1915 <br /> Total expenses $4560 Printing $600 <br /> Postage $500 <br /> Supplies $100 <br /> Total expenses $3115 <br /> page 7 <br />