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PRIMARY YEARS PROGRAMME EXHIBITION

Class of 2023
MAY 24, 2016

Over eight weeks, 27 Grade 5 students worked in ten groups studying 10 real-world issues and completed 56 unique
community-based action steps to positively impact our community. Tonight, we celebrate the Riverstone Grade Five
Exhibition, the culminating project for the Primary Years Programme (PYP). Students will share
their Exhibition inquiries into real-world issues and resulting community-based action,
summarized in this brochure.

Thank you for commemorating this journey with our fifth graders; we couldn’t have done it
without your support. Special thanks to the many mentors who helped guide our students.

Congratulations to the Class of 2023 for all your hard work!


EXHIBITION
ORDER OF EVENTS
PYP EXHIBITION May 24, 2016

6:30PM - 7:15 PM Group Presentation


Enjoy as students share Exhibition pieces from PE, Art and Music before watching an overall presentation about the ten
group’s inquiry into real-world issues and how they took community-based action.

7:15 PM - 7:20 PM Break


Short break to walk to the assigned rooms for individual presentations

7:20 PM - 8:00 PM Individual Sharing of the Exhibition Journey


Each student will share the process of the exhibition individually. Each room will have representatives from different
Exhibition groups. Below lists the students in order of speech. If you would like, you may move from room to room
courteously to accommodate various speakers of interest.

Mr. Lindsay’s Mrs. Walker’s Ms. Fitzharris’ Ms. Smackey’s Ms. Golay’s Room
Room Room Room Room

Ethan Gage Gabrielle Aidan Nina


Annie Michael Alexander Aiden Lucas
Ella Amelia Madeleine Parker Clara
Matthew Chloe Samantha Kimberly Katie
Nicole Josh Zachary Vedant Dev
Alex Kate

8:00 PM - 8:30 PM Celebrate


Cookies and water are provided to celebrate this journey and culminating experience together in the Atrium.
Thank you for coming!

Brochure Key
The real world issue and central idea for collaborative groups are listed above the groups of students who worked
together. Each student’s line of inquiry is listed below his/her name.
GUN CONTROL LAWS WOMEN’S RIGHTS
Gun control laws are intended to establish balance between Everyone is worthy of the same status,
safety and access to firearms. regardless of gender.
PYP EXHIBITION May 24, 2016

JOSH D LUCAS E AMELIA K ANNIE L


The changing nature of gun laws The connection between gun The gender pay difference in the How perspective impacts gender
over time control laws and firearm-related workplace equality in sports
Throughout this project, I was crimes
This project was a very eye-opening I gained new knowledge on a real
blown off my feet by all the I met with Stuart Davis, a lobbyist experience, as I had never realized world issue I am passionate about.
complexities behind gun laws. For who explained the second amendment how unfairly women are being We met with many women and men
example, we went to Riverstone’s and how gun control affected him. treated regarding attention and pay. who gave us new perspectives on
Secondary School Director, Andy Then, we met with Scott Sterrett, It was interesting to learn about women's rights. My biggest lesson
Johnson, to talk to him because he owner of Idaho Gun and Outdoors, women’s discrimination in our is that some men think that they are
was formerly in the military and has and Boise Police Officer Jason households or the classroom. We stronger, faster, and smarter than
a strong connection to our project. Kindleberger, who both proved this learned from interesting people such women. Also, some men think that
He had a very balanced view about was a very sensitive issue in their own as Shelle Poole about ways to help, they are better than women, so they
the importance of people’s rights to ways. I learned that gun control laws like by learning about these issues should get paid more. But in reality,
have guns, but not necessarily guns do not completely eliminate crime, early on. Our experiences going in some women are better. We
that weren’t designed for regular but still make a difference. Finally, we the community were so helpful. We conducted a Skype interview with
people’s use. Another action step met with Andy Johnson, a former learned a lot about stereotypes that Heidi Godowsky, who filed a law-
we took was going to Idaho Gun soldier in the army. He shared his influence women’s image. Idaho suit against Colby College because
And Outdoors to talk to the store opinion on gun control laws better Rep. Melissa Windrow explained she was treated unfairly compared
owner, Scott Sterrett, about the rules than anyone else and really changed these stereotypes and said some men to her male colleagues. Her efforts
regulating buying guns. From the my perspective on the purpose of still tell her that this is not the right created positive change for future
time I chose this project to now, I firearms in the military. My biggest place for a woman. This whole female coaches. Now I am trying to
thought that gun laws could stop takeaway would be that that we need project changed the way I look at take steps to make a difference for
gun crimes, but now I know they some guns, and some gun laws, but women and men. Whether they are gender equality in my own ways.
only slow them down. we also need to remember when we waiters or CEO’s, my perspective on All of this gave me a better idea
go too far. women’s rights has changed. about women's rights today.
Mentor: Mrs. Tabb Mentor: Mrs. Tabb Mentor: Mr. Carlson Mentor: Mr. Carlson
EDUCATION ACCESS AND DIVERSITY DOMESTIC ABUSE AND FAMILY ADVOCACY
Children around the world deserve access to a Support systems facilitate the rebuilding of
safe, diverse education. abuse victim’s lives.
PYP EXHIBITION May 24, 2016

NICOLE P PARKER B MICHAEL M ELLA M


Our responsibility to provide basic, The school and community The cause and effects of abuse How support systems change
safe education for everyone options available for education Domestic abuse is a very important abuse victim’s lives
in the arts issue in our world. No human Behind all the clothing and makeup,
I believe everyone in the world needs should have to go through an
some education in their life, and My real world issue is education there are scars and bruises. Child
abusive life. One of my favorite abuse is a serious topic that I chose
hopefully a lot. During the Exhibition, access and diversity. I believe that
action steps during the Exhibition to inquire into. I was wondering
I feel like I grew as a person because everyone should have the ability to
was going to Live for 175. I got to how the people that survive abuse
this project helped me learn about a be exposed to arts education, so
interview victims of child abuse and get better and live a better life.
real issue, not something that we just their creativity can thrive and open
hear their stories. Also, I really Some of my favorite visits and
studied in class. One of my biggest them up to new ways to learn and be
enjoyed visiting Lauren from the interviews that I attended were the
takeaways was learning about orphans successful. My biggest take away
WCA. I learned what the WCA does WCA, FACES, Family Advocates.
in Tanzania who don’t go to school. was learning ways that different
for the victims of sexual and spousal These are all incredible local
This changed my perspective, because organizations help children get the
abuse. My biggest takeaway from organizations who are making a big
I had assumed that everyone gets to go arts in their schools or wherever
this experience is that if you are difference for people who need
to school, and that is not always the they can get it. For example, The
being abused it’s not your fault. them. My biggest takeaway from
case. Another action step was visiting Cabin brings literacy programs into
There is nothing you can do to this experience is that you need to
Boise High School. That was cool schools and also offers summer
change yourself so that the person tell someone that you are being
because I learned about the challenges camps and after-school programs. I
abusing you will stop. However, you abused. If you do, you can get away
they face and overcome as a public was also really impressed that there
can get the power to tell someone from the abusive person and have a
school. During Exhibition, I learned to are so many good people in the
and get help. Throughout this chance to live a better life. Child
be more confident in my own skin. I community with creative ideas to
process I learned that no human abuse is a serious problem; speak up
also learned about something that is a help kids thrive and shine in the
should be abused. If no human gets and live a better life.
real issue, not something that is just areas they want to excel.
abused the world will be a better
inside the classroom. place.
Mentor: Mr. Carignan Mentor: Mrs. Gilton
Mentor: Mr. Carignan Mentor: Mrs. Gilton
RIGHTS FOR DISABLED PEOPLE
With support, individuals with disabilities can develop skills to overcome challenges.
PYP EXHIBITION May 24, 2016

GABRIELLE M NINA N ALEX L AIDAN S


How organizations help The challenges students with How individuals with physical How intellectual disabilities
individuals with intellectual disabilities face in school disabilities overcome other's impact people’s ability to play
disabilities participate in sports My group wants to raise awareness perspective sports
This project gave me new about individuals who have Our project was on disabled rights and A highlight for me was going to The
perspective on how I view children disabilities and what rights they how individuals with disabilities Idaho Commission For The Blind,
have. Our topic is disabled rights.
and adults with disabilities. Before, I develop skills to overcome challenges learning how people that have
thought of these people as “special,” Some of the most important action they face in school, sports, and many vision impairments can learn how to
but now I they are like everyone else.steps for me were talking to other areas. I had many very interesting do different things. We also got to
If you think about it, anyone with an different special education teachers experiences that were amazing. For cut wood with a power saw
intellectual disability is just like to learn about the challenges that example, one of these experiences was blindfolded! Gabe Moreno from
everyone else, except they struggle students with disabilities face in going to the Idaho Commission For The Special Olympics gave us some
in something. We shouldn't treat school. I learned a lot about Blind, where we got to cut wood insight into how kids with
them any different or exclude them invisible disabilities and how even blindfolded with a power saw. This was intellectual disabilities play sports
from sports. We went to the Idaho though you can’t see them, they an amazing experience because we got and grow as athletes over time.
Commission for the Blind and met have a big effect on a person. On the to experience what it was like to be Something that I thought was
with Alison Steven, a woman who is outside, it might affect how they vision-impaired and how they use real interesting is that people volunteer
vision impaired. We cut wood with a feel, learn, or understand different machines that you and I would use to do their time to help these athletes. If
power saw while blindfolded to things. I think that whether anyone and create anything. I have learned there weren’t any volunteers, there
emulate being vision impaired. Some has a disability or not, we are all much about this real-world issue and wouldn’t be that many people to
might think that blind people can't dohuman and we are all special in our hope I can make a difference someday. I help. I hope someday I can
much but this experiment proved to own way. have also learned that being impaired volunteer and make a difference.
me that they can. I have a new does NOT mean that you are incapable
appreciation for the spirit of people Mentor: Mr. Brown of doing anything, and you can Mentor: Mr. Brown
with disabilities. accomplish your dreams.
Mentor: Mr. Brown Mentor: Mr. Brown
HUNGER
Hunger complicates people's lives throughout the world.
PYP EXHIBITION May 24, 2016

KIMBERLY S KATIE M SAMANTHA S


The relationship between hunger The causes behind worldwide Efforts to curb worldwide hunger
and people’s behaviors hunger I never guessed how many people
My action step highlights include I experienced seeing what an actual are affected by hunger. I worked
when we went to the Salvation food pantry looked like and attended with two other people who were as
Army and talked to Wendy Wong. a breakfast speech where Lindsay passionate about this project as I
She taught me that one of the most Turner talked about how Boise State was. I believe that no one should go
common reasons that they support is trying to make schools better. It to school without a full stomach. I
people is that people don’t have a was cool to visit places that are never knew that so many people
good job or don’t even have a job to making a difference, and be able to help end hunger. We went to
get money to feed their family. choose where we want to visit. I Salvation Army, Idaho Food Bank
Another thing she taught me is their learned that one of the the most and The Cathedral of the Rockies
food bank is like a mini market, and common reasons that people are in and learned about their efforts. My
people get to pick out what they get. need of food is because the adults big take away was that I thought
Also, they get a certain amount of do not have good jobs, so they make only a small number of people had
particular foods. My takeaway from little money. Sometimes they don’t to go through hunger, but was I
this experience is that when kids sit even have a job, at times because wrong: there are thousands just in
for a really long time or are thinking they have a mental or physical the Treasure Valley. This has
about being hungry, they will not disability that makes it hard for impacted me when I get something
focus as well on test or school work. them to keep their job and feed their to eat and I don't like it. I’m trying
But when they take an active break family. This information gave me a to eat it anyway, because some kids
and are properly nourished, they new perspective on hunger, as I don't have anything to eat at all.
will focus better on tests and other became more aware of the common
projects. reasons for not having enough food Mentor: Ms. Dlouhy
in our community.
Mentor: Ms. Dlouhy
Mentor: Ms. Dlouhy
POVERTY
People in poverty lack access to basic needs for a healthy life.
PYP EXHIBITION May 24, 2016

DEV S ZACHARY P VEDANT R


The connection between healthcare The efforts of the organizations The reciprocal relationship between
and poverty to help the homeless education and poverty
We took action and volunteered for a Every day, I drive by the homeless I studied and learned about the
race which will raise money and shelter when I come home from relationship between education and
awareness for malaria in countries school and I’ve always felt like I poverty. I learned a lot when we
around the world. We also met with can’t do anything about the people interviewed Rosie Reilly, who
Seann Sweeney, of Community Action who are begging for money. I felt provides services to a variety of
Partnership Association of Idaho like this was my only chance to people. I learned about Community
(CAPAI). CAPAI helps people in learn about ways to help them. It Health Centers and Safety Nets. Also, I
Idaho who are living in poverty. I was very interesting when we learned about CAPAI from Seann
learned that there are many people who interviewed my grandma and Sweeney and how they help people in
can’t receive the basic needs which grandpa who work for Habitat for need meet their basic needs. We
they need to live, even in Idaho. We Humanity. I learned that you need to learned from Erica Rupp and Camille
also met with Erica Rupp and Camille put in some sweat equity to earn a Schiller that primary education and
Schiller, who work for Idaho Health house from them. I also learned that childcare is very important and will
and Welfare. Idaho Health and Welfare without a home, you often don't reflect on student’s later education. My
also helps people receive basic needs have a place to work, sleep, or live a big takeaways were that childcare and
such as gaining better education and healthy life. This experience really primary schooling are very important.
receiving better healthcare. One of my solidified my belief that helping the Also, I learned that organizations don’t
biggest takeaways from this experience homeless find homes and get their always provide everything for free.
was that poverty and poor health are feet under them is really important. Earning a living is hard work, and we
often intertwined. One can lead to the need to help those who find it difficult
other, or vise versa, and I had never Mentor: Ms. Smackey to do so.
considered it that way.
Mentor: Ms. Smackey
Mentor: Ms. Smackey
DOMESTIC ANIMAL PROTECTION
Raising awareness of domestic animal protection facilitates change.
PYP EXHIBITION May 24, 2016

KATE C MADELEINE S CHLOE S


Successful domestic animal The function of laws and How organizations raise awareness
rehabilitation techniques organizations to protect domestic about domestic animal protection
I learned about how people help animals Our group took many action steps. We
domestic animals after abuse, like vet I decided to learn about domestic FaceTimed with Emily Rohr from
care and finding them homes. My animal protection during the PETA, who explained that she helps
group went to many places, such as Exhibition. We FaceTimed with a animals before and after abuse. Then,
The Humane Society, where they help representative of PETA, and she we had the opportunity to learn about
animals off the streets, out of abuse talked to us about how they help the the Humane Society and how it raises
and neglect. Mrs. Preston also animals in many ways. We also awareness to protect domestic animals.
introduced us to a retired veterinarian went to the Humane Society and This experience transformed our
who gave us a new perspective on saw the work they do in action! My perspective because we saw some
putting animals down. It’s still sad, big takeaway from this whole things that happened to animals on the
can be a good thing if the animal is in project was that there are many streets. Mrs. Preston introduced us to a
pain or hurt so bad you can’t fix them. organizations and passionate retired veterinarian, who changed our
We FaceTimed with Emily Rohr from individuals that help domestic perspective on putting animals down.
PETA. She told us about what her animals and make it possible for you It’s still sad, but we now think it can be
Organization does and answered our to help, too. I am glad I learned a necessary thing if the animal is in
questions we prepared for her. We about these efforts, and hope to help pain or is hurt so bad you can’t fix
learned that her organization helps animals in the future. them. I’m glad we were able to visit
animals before and after abuse. My these places because we learned a lot
biggest takeaway is that there are so about our topic and how it relates to
many amazing individuals helping Mentor: Mrs. Wallace
veterinary care. We learned that there
animals get through abuse and are many passionate individuals and
neglect. organizations caring for animals.
Mentor: Mrs. Wallace Mentor: Mrs. Wallace
BULLYING
Self-esteem and mental health are diminished in the lives of bullying victims.
PYP EXHIBITION May 24, 2016

ETHAN E ALEXANDER S GAGE S


The negative consequences of How people change after being The responsibility of standing up
bullying bullied to bullies.
Our group was able to work with I had the opportunity to meet an My group took great action steps
and interview a lot of great people. Idaho State Senator, a police officer, reaching out to members of our
My takeaway from meeting with a counselor and an individual community. We took over five
Justin Walker and Mike Wilson working to spreading awareness action steps. We had an awesome
from Thrive Counseling is that about this important issue. We opportunity to meet with a senator at
when trying to resolve bullying, interviewed and talked with all of the capitol who had helped create a
instead of working with the kids, them. I particularly enjoyed getting bill about bullying. I never knew
they can make a lot of progress to sit in the back of a police car and that the mind is such a big part of
working with the parents to change go to the Idaho Capitol to meet bullying. I did know that it affected
the culture In the house. This can Senator Janie Ward-Engelking. We your self esteem, but it affects so
change how the kids feel and change had the opportunity to interview many other aspects of your life, too.
the situation by so much. We were Boise City Police Office Jason This has been such a meaningful
also lucky enough to meet with Kindleberger, who is the officer project and I’m sure my group
Officer Tuckie Shaver and talked assigned to East Junior High and would agree.
about how they are already Riverstone, as well. It was really
educating kindergarteners about interesting to learn that he works Mentor: Ms. Kuenzli
cyberbullying. We talked about the with many schools and impressive
ways they have just newly started to to know that one person can make a
educate kids about bullying and as big difference for so many kids.
we start educating kids this way, we
hopefully see bullying decrease. Mentor: Ms. Kuenzli
Mentor: Ms. Kuenzli
HABITAT CONSERVATION
Conservation of animal habitats protects balanced ecosystems.
PYP EXHIBITION May 24, 2016

CLARA N MATTHEW L AIDEN L


The relationship between climate The impact of environmental Human's responsibility for
change and healthy ecosystems change on animals protecting the environment
Through the Exhibition, I have I learned a lot from our meeting I learned a lot when we visited with
learned that climate change is a bigger with Steve Burns, the director of David Cannamela, the director of
part of our world than you might Zoo Boise. At the zoo, they train MK Nature Center. He taught me
think. If we don’t do anything about animals to come up to the fence to about how plastic water bottles are
the state of our planet, if we just keep take a medicine shot, and also feed really bad for the environment and
on emitting pollution into the air, then them in a way that helps them that using tap water or reuseable
our great-great-great grandchildren maintain their natural hunting bottles is so much better for the
may end up living in a planet with no instincts. The zoo is an example of a environment. Also I learned about
other life. This is what Dave great organization that is making a native plants and that the grass that
Cannamela said when we visited to difference for animals. My biggest makes our lawns is not a native
interview about Habitat Conservation. takeaway is that even though the plant. It comes from California and
I really liked meeting with him animals can’t live in their natural takes way more water to sustain it
because he was very passionate and habitats they still have a great home than any native plant to Idaho. I
interested in making a difference for in the zoo. hope that everyone works to protect
the world. The Exhibition is an the environment.
amazing process. With many bumps in Mentor: Ms. Fitzharris
the road, I have learned that not all Mentor: Ms. Fitzharris
projects are about academics.
Sometimes, what really matters is
building friendships, becoming a
better person, and learning about
yourself.
Mentor: Ms. Fitzharris
Names Action 1 Action 2 Action 3 Action 4 Action 5
Vedant
Volunteer at water station during Seann Sweeney, Community
Zach "Faster Than The Pastor" race, Action Partnership Association of Rosie Reilly, 5-2 @ 2:30 [Riverstone] Erica Feider, Health and Welfare, Bill Foxcroft, Idaho Head Start,
Imagine No Malaria, 5-13 @ 6:00 Idaho, 5-5 @ 1:15 [Amy] 5-6 @ 3:00 [Anurag] 5-13 @ 1:15 [Carol Cooper]
Dev
Susan Price, Habitat for
Humanity, 5-6 @ 9:10 [Facetime]

Nina
Gabby Alison Steven, Idaho Commission
Kay Lynn Brown, Interview, 5-2 @ Special Olympics (Shannon and Special Olympics (Gabe), 4-29 @ Lee Pesky Learning Center, Ann
of the Blind, 4-29 @ 10:00 am
Alex [Matt] 8:30 [Riverstone] Caitlin), 4-28 @ 10:00 [Riverstone] 1:45 [Michelle] Clossley, 5-3 @ 9:00 [Michelle]

Aidan
Louise Stephens, Special Robin Stroup, Special Education
Education Teacher, 5-3 @ 3:30 Teacher, 5-6 @ 8:30 [Riverstone]

Nicole Theresa Grant, Make A


Katie Fuller, The Cabin, 4-27 Sonya terBorg, Munich International Teresa Woods-Adams, YMCA, 5-5 Benjamin Simmonds, Boise High
@10:30 [Jill] Difference, 4-28 @12:30 [Skype School, 4-29 @1:00 [Skype Interview] @ 9:15 [Riverstone] Teacher, 5-2 @ 11:00 [Amy]
Parker Interview]
Terry Ryan, BLUUM/ICSN, 5-6 @
2:00 [Riverstone]
Michael Roger Sherman, Idaho
Live 175 Event, 4-26 @ 2:00 Madeline D'Onfro, WCA, 4-29 @ Jamie Hansen, Family Advocates, 5-6 Department of Health and Britney Durrell, FACES, 5-9 @
[Scott] 10:00 [Tom] X @ 1:00 [Tom] 1:00 [Scott]
Ella Wellfare, 5-2 @ 10:00 [Tom]

Josh Andy Johnson, Riverstone Middle


Stuart Davis, 4-28 @ 11:45 Scott Sterret, Idaho Guns and Officer Kindelberger, East Junior School Director, 5-6 @ 2:15 Rep. Christy Perry, State Capitol,
[Stuart] Outdoor, 5-4 @ 10:15 [Mary] High, 5-5 @ 9:00 [East] 5-16 @ 1:00 [Mary]
[Riverstone]
Lucas
Gage
Rep. Janie Ward-Engelking, Boise Officer Kindelberger, East Junior James Hamilton, Riverstone
Officer Tuckie Shaver, Boise Police Justin Walker, Thrive Counseling, Elementary
Ethan School Director, 5-6 @
Capitol, 5-4 @ 9:30 [Shannon] High, 5-5 @ 9:00 [East] Department, 5-9 @ 11:00 [Theresa] 5-5 @ 1:00 [Theresa] 12:30 [Riverstone]
Alexander
Amelia Heidi Godomsky, Colby Field
Dan Prinzing, Wassmuth Center, Shelle Poolle, Boise St., 5-2 @ 12:30 Gayle Wilde, AAUW, 4-28 @ 2:30 Representative Winthrow, 5-3 @
4-29 @ 1:30 [Treacy] Hockey Coach, 4-27 @ 12:00 [Treacy] [Riverstone] 10:00 [Kristen]
Annie [Skype interview]

Clara
Aly Yeates, Yellowstone Park Susan Conbare, Idaho Wildlife
David Cannamela, MK Nature Rep. Mat Erpelding, 5-6 @ 12:15 Steve Burns, Zoo Boise, 5-5 @
Aiden Center, 4-28 @ 2:00 [Jenna] [Riverstone] Ranger, 5-3 @ 10:45 [Skype 10:00 [Celeste] Fish and Game (Seattle), 5-2 @
Interview] 3:00 [Phone]
Matthew
Evan Worthington, BLM, 5-11 @ Heidie Ware, Idaho Bird Liz Edrich, Harris Ranch Wildlife
2:45 [Riverstone] Observatory, 5-12 @ 12:00 Mitigation Association, 5-13 @ 11:45
Chloe
Emily Rohr, PETA, 5-3 @ 12:00 Peggy Danner, Petco, 5-7 @ Carry Sullivan, Veterenarian, 5-5 @ Mike Koob, Idaho Humane
Kate [Skype Interview] 12:00 [Individual Drivers] 12:00 [Leslie] Society, 5-4 @ 11:00 [Heather]
Madi
Samantha
Cindy Todeschi, Cathedral of the Wendy Wong, Salvation Army, Colleen Showalter, Idaho Food Bank, Feed the Gap Healthy Schools Anne Glass, Feed the Gap, 5-11
Kimberly Rockies, 5-3 @ 9:15 [Kim] 5-2 @ 9:00 [Kim] 5-5 @ 10:00 [Kim] Event, 5-5 @ 7:30 [Stacey] @ 2:00 [Phone Interview]
Katie

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