Environmental Projects
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Environmental education projects are a fantastic option.
to engage our students and make them an active part of
environmental learning.
Projects for students are generally very productive.
they help to learn how to work in a team, to distinguish what their greatest strengths are
skills and those factors that need to improve, in addition to breaking
with the usual classroom dynamics, making the course more enjoyable.
However, when starting, the following must also be taken into account:
possible difficulties we may encounter along the way. By
For example, once we decide to move our project forward, we must
to ensure that this is well built and organized. The fewer
the more cracks there are, the less room there will be for doubts and misunderstandings. They must
invest time and resources in it, and it is something that will have to be evaluated
before starting to avoid difficulties later. The schedules
they can also create difficulties in being able to organize, which is
It is convenient to have some time in class to carry them out. For
Lastly, patience is essential.
This article is for all those who want to increase their autonomy.
the time to create interesting class project proposals, or want
gather ideas. Also, if you are curious, go ahead, keep reading.
Whether environmental projects for primary, secondary or
university students, the problems we encounter when it comes to
Planting them and optimizing them are similar. The present advances by leaps.
gigantic. Many times it is difficult to keep up the pace and update reality
dynamics to the content of our classes. There are ideas that have to
to update and others that must be given a completely different focus
different.
In the case of environmental projects, it's not very different. Each
there are more initiatives, more ideas and also more problems. How
to encompass everything?
Step by step. That is the key. We must be clear: what do we want that
Do our students learn? What are our objectives? And in what?
Which theme are we going to focus on? Once we have these ideas clear, we can
move on to design the project. Because in the end, you can always gather ideas,
But who is going to know the needs of your class better than you?
We must remember that the primary thing is for the projects to be centered,
developed and directed by the student. Our interventions will be
help them and guide them, but we must grant them the necessary autonomy to
that they can do it themselves.
How to carry out a project
environmental education
Without further ado, these are the steps to follow so you can design.
your own educational projects for the environment. It will be a piece of cake.
sing!
1. Selection of a topic and definition of the objectives. For example
we want to talk aboutlitteringin a primary school class, the
objectives could be the familiarization with the term, the
knowledge of the causes, the risks, and the possible solutions
(many of these may be applicable in day-to-day life).
2. How will the groups be formed? Depending on time and resources.
available, they should be larger or smaller. Are we going to form
Will we form the groups ourselves or will we let them form us? One option
it would be interesting to divide the tasks to be done and have them share them
assign. If we do more projects, they can go changing and
knowing their individual skills. This will also help them to
organize themselves, but we must remind them that the tasks are flexible and
If the colleagues need help, we can assist them.
Thirdly, we must decide how those will be obtained.
What sources do we want to use? Videos, books, interviews,
excursions... We can even combine all of them or to
through games, what comes to mind?
How much time are they going to have to organize everything? Are they going to be able to?
to do it during class hours? This last one would be the most suitable option,
since you will be able to resolve their doubts, guide them, and see the progress.
You could even go outside.
5. How are they going to demonstrate what they've learned? Ask them questions, so that they have
that writing a paper or making a presentation are very options
common and valid, but what if we propose something more ingenious? A
a song, a video, a game for the other classmates and
companions... Let's be creative!
6. And lastly, how are we going to evaluate the work? According to the
creativity, the fulfillment of initial objectives and how accurate it is
the results are some of the things we can have in
count.
Educational projects in schools
If after this you still have headaches or simply
you seek inspiration, don't worry. Here are some ideas for you.
educational projects in schools that you can adapt to your class.
Waste cleaning
You can go hiking in forests, coastal areas, or rivers and in teams and
zones, let the students research and discover the types of litter
they can be found. They must collect them.
The following parts of the project may be studying where they come from,
classify them and present all the information to the rest of the class along with
initiatives to solve the problem.
Ecological school
Let your students investigate at school in groups.
being able to ask the staff questions to see what the dynamics are that
they are carried in terms of waste, water expenses, energy...
Then let them develop plans that can be implemented in the
reality to improve the sustainability of the center. They can make videos,
presentations or even introducing it to the director!
Plantation
Give different groups seeds of different plants at random.
class. Have them keep a growth and care diary. Take advantage of
to talk about air pollution and the effect it has on it
vegetation, pesticides...
When the plant germinates, they have to find out what kind of plant it is. Subsequently
you can go to replant it. Students can add the conclusions to the journal
and everything they have learned in the process, along with ideas they may have had
for the improvement of environmental care.
If you are looking for more ideas or proposals, we invite you to visit the website.
ofEcoembes, with its commitment EducaEnEco; a support for teaching to
include environmental themes in classrooms. Multimedia, activities
for class and many more resources! You're sure to find something perfect
for you and your class