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“I pledge to protect the environment”
Environmental problems are diverse and affect regions and people around the world to varying degrees. It is important to introduce children to environmental problems in order to make them more aware of them and so they realise that the quality of the earth is not something to be taken for granted.
The primary objective of this STEM school activity is to introduce learners to global environmental challenges and help them understand the importance of protecting the environment. This activity gives the learners an opportunity to express their opinion on different environmental problems and raise awareness about them. By the end of this activity, ISCED 1 students will have a basic understanding of general environmental challenges and will be motivated to take small actions to help protect the environment. This activity not only fosters environmental awareness but also encourages teamwork and creativity.
Divide the class into small teams 3-5.
Session 1: Introduction to Environmental Challenges (1 class session)
Start the activity by gathering students in a circle and discussing the importance of nature and the environment. Encourage them to share their thoughts and feelings about the natural world.
Show colourful pictures or illustrations of various environmental challenges using a projector or by presenting printed images. These could include pollution, deforestation, endangered animals, and more. Explain each challenge in simple terms and encourage questions from the students.
After the introduction, distribute small pieces of paper and ask each student to draw their favourite animal or a tree. Then, ask them to share why they like it.
Explain that we need to protect these animals and trees by taking care of the environment. This leads to the main activity.
Session 2: Creating an Environmental Challenge Poster (1 class session)
Divide the class into small groups. Provide each group with a large poster board, markers, coloured pencils, and glue.
Select one environmental challenge for each group or instruct each group to choose one challenge they discussed in the previous session. They will create a poster that raises awareness about that challenge and suggests simple ways to help.
Ask each group to draw a picture illustrating their chosen challenge on the poster board, label it, and write a simple message or slogan. For example, if they choose pollution, they could draw a picture of polluted water and write, "Keep Our Water Clean!"
After completing their posters, each group presents their work to the class. Encourage students to explain their chosen challenge and the actions they can take to address it.
Session 3: Action Plan and Pledge (1 class session)
Start this session by discussing the posters and the importance of taking action to protect the environment.
Ask learners to brainstorm simple actions they can take to help address the environmental challenges they've learned about. For instance, reducing waste, planting trees, or picking up litter.
Have each student choose one action they can commit to doing. Provide them with a pledge template and ask them to write down their commitment.
After completing their pledges, have a group pledge ceremony where each student shares their commitment with the class. This creates a sense of collective responsibility.
Display the environmental challenge posters in the classroom or a school hallway to raise awareness.
Reflection and Conclusion (20 minutes)
Assessment:
Assessment will be based on learners' participation and factors such as teamwork and creativity
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