For Teachers and Parents
In 2008 Friends published the Captain Green Greens Frederick County, a coloring book to educate Frederick County kids. The book art was done entirely by kids in the Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS). The text promotes responsible environmental behavior and action, acts as a portal for great conservation and environmental work being done around Frederick County with ways that kids can participate. Captain Green becomes stronger when citizens participate in preserving their environment.
In 2008 a FCPS Renzulli teacher noted that the drawing contest is “a fabulous way for our youngest citizens to think about ecological impacts of their actions. This beautifully produced book is a terrific instructional resource” (Ms. Janet Manning, Renzulli Teacher May 2008).
In 2009 an elementary school English teacher had this to say about the publication: ”I just wanted you to know that I used the Captain Green [2009] books with 3 fourth graders and 9 fifth graders with good success. We read it together in their small groups. Just a few pages at a time. Then they had to summarize a fact—-in their own words—-that they learned. They also recorded them. I pulled numerous vocabulary words as we went and even though we defined and described them along the way this was a follow up. They had to define and draw a sketch to help them remember each. (Organic, composting, recycling etc. ) Coloring was the last piece and they were able to keep their own book to read with family. Each signed the pledge (in ink) and said something they would be doing with family. I was pleased. So very much great stuff in the book. I hope that a few hearts were educated and therefore converted to a green philosophy!! (Ms. Mary D. Rogers, ELL Teacher, May 2009)
