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I’m one of these people who believes that every day should be Mother’s Day or Teacher Appreciation Day or Earth Day. But these annual celebrations serve a purpose. They remind us that we need to stop and think about Mom or your teacher or the Earth.
As a teacher, part of my responsibility is to teach the truth. I believe in Science. Scientists are trained, dedicated people who care deeply about the world. I know them. They do not make things up. One sign I saw online from the March for Science said, “Sometimes the truth is inconvenient.” That does not mean that it is to be denied or disregarded.
In my area of the Earth, wetlands are disappearing at a rate of a football field an hour according to the US Geological Survey. Because of science, data, environmental agencies, and yes, federal funding, this trend is turning toward the positive. When we pay attention, change can happen for the better. We need our wetlands.
In Louisiana, wetlands have come into the limelight. Educational programs help teach our students about their own home. Education about the environment can begin in your own backyard.
Next week I am taking a student to meet with a water testing chemist just down the street from our school. A few months ago, my students met with a naturalist about an oak tree in our area. They learned about the importance of preserving our oaks.
I did not join the local March for Science, but I am being intentional about how and what I teach my students. They are the future stewards of our Earth. It is our responsibility to make them care.
I am writing poetry every day for National Poetry Month. Today I wrote an ode to the Earth. I used pictures from my files to create an Animoto video.
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Reflections on the Teche 