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This Planet Is Mine: Teaching Environmental Awareness and Appreciation to Children
This Planet Is Mine Teaching Environmental Awareness and Appreciation to Children Author:Mary Metzger, Cinthya P. Whittaker The environment is a parenting issue. — Here is the perfect guide for concerned parents and teachers - one that describes and explains the issues, tells you how to adapt your explanation to children of different ages, offers ways you as an adult and family member can help, and, mo... more »st importantly, presents dozens of fun, creative, and original learning activities for home or classroom.
Whether you are discussing the local recycling plan or more recent concerns such as drought and the environmental destruction brought on by war, This Planet Is Mine makes the topic relevant and the participation hands-on. Just a few of the many and varied idea-producing projects include:
Adopt a whale or dolphin - or zebra, or giraffe, or gnu. Many zoos have programs and what better way to become acquainted with this planet's other occupants?
Create your own tropical rain forest in an aquarium - and teach children about this quickly disappearing treasure.
Make raisins from grapes - and help kids develop an interest in organic foods and their origins.
Grow a worm farm - and learn how the earthworm is of vital importance to gardens and other crops.
Make your own recycled paper. Recycling paper will take on a whole new meaning when you do it yourself.