http://www.epa.gov/students/ Check out this one stop site for all aspects of environment education for both teachers and students. Be it activities or academics, projects or just environment basics — its all there on this site. Do click on the ‘Fun Activities’ link — the activiies are truly amazing. http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/eek/ EEK! Environment Education for Kids is an electronic magazine for kids. If you are interested in nature and wildlife — its worth a look. You can also send in your contribution to the magazine — be it a write up or a drawing. www.ecokids.ca/pub/index.cfm Hey you all ecokids. Here’s something great for you. The site, though Canada based, has some interesting environment games that you can play online. And learn a few things in the process. Check out the eco calendars for new year — an eco job every day. .ont>

FILM
Happy feet

An animation film about a Penguin in Antarctica who ventures out of his colony to find the reason for shortage of fish in the sea. The film is about his adventurous journey. Aliens are often the ‘bad guys’ in Hollywood films. Here, human beings are made to play the role. As they fish excessively leading to a shortage. An enjoyable film with an environmental message.

 

BOOK

BOOK
The NCERT textbook on environmental studies for class III is indeed a step further in terms of making teaching more activity oriented and hands on. The sections on food diversity and housing are presented in an interesting manner. Children from different regions introduce their homes. An engaging way to introduce environment to students.

NATURE TOURS

The National Nature camping programme of WWF India provides excellent opportunities to explore natural habitats in India. The camps offer real adventure with nature trails and tenting in the jungle. With tours planned every month – its time to get wild. For more information visit www.wwfindia.org