ECO Mapping
print resourcePosted by: Reshma Kulkarni
Theme: Current Events;Environmental Issues Age Group: 6-12 Date Added: October 16, 2011
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Summary
The attached 'eco mapping' activity encourages students to reflect on the positive and negative ecological aspects of their surroundings, and on how they can improve these surroundings
Objectives
Encourage critical thinking about ecology and strategies for active ecological citizenship
Main Content
ECOmapping is an activity that helps the students realize the importance of participation and creates interest in environmental and governance issues. It gives them a chance to deliberate on the surrounding environment and channels their thinking in a positive manner to find solutions after a problem has been identified. Please see attached PDF for a model ECOmapping activity.