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Scheer Delight
Moraine gets lesson on pollution at special assemblyNORTHVILLE RECORD
May 8, 2003 –Front Page
By Jennifer Norris
Staff WriterPollution is no laughing matter. Just ask Doug Scheer. But when it comes to teaching youngsters about contamination sources and preventative safeguards, Scheer believes humor is a surefire way reach to his audience.
Scheer, Commerce Township resident and educational presenter, utilized a combination of storytelling, magic and comedy at Moraine Elementary School April 30, as he presented
"Pollution Solution," an interactive lesson on ecology and the environment.
"We talk about the small thing kids can do to make a difference when it comes to the environment," said Scheer.
Using a variety of costumes and magic tricks, Scheer educated students on ways to protect the environment and how contamination can occur.
"Kids know about pollution, but they think it’s so big it’s beyond their control," he said.
Scheer armed students with ways to conserve energy " such as recycling" and suggested simple tasks at home to lessen ecological pollution.
"These are baby steps to make a difference," he said.
"Pollution Solution" is one of 10 shows offered through "Scheer" Genius Productions. For Scheer, conducting informative presentations in schools has become a routine.
"I perform in 10 schools every week," he said. "It’s a lot of fun. It really is. The kids are little sponges. I can bring resources to schools that teachers can’t."
Scheer added that he believes the shows’ themes serve an important purpose.
"My goal is to teach something," he said. "Anything I can do to touch an emotion in the show " it helps the information stick."
Need more information? Give us a call. There’s a school in your district that’s already seen these programs.
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