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The document describes a study on the role of nature clubs and eco-clubs in developing environmental awareness among high school students. It outlines the methodology, tools, and sample used for the study. A questionnaire was administered to students from two high schools. The responses were analyzed and most students responded positively about their schools having nature/eco-clubs and participating in related activities like celebrating environmental day, conducting environmental quizzes and awareness programs. However, around 20-40% of students responded negatively to some questions. The conclusion is that nature/eco-clubs help students develop understanding of the environment and nature while making them more responsible.
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- 1. METHODOLOGY PRACTICUM Submitted By, Raseena. M Natural Science Reg. No: 13367014
- 2. ROLE OF NATURE CLUB- ECO CLUB IN DEVELOPING ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS AMONG HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS Submitted By, Raseena. M Natural Science Reg. No: 13367014
- 3. Sl. No. Content Page No. CHAPTER – 1 INTRODUCTION 1 NEED AND SIGNIFICANCE 2 STATE OF THE STUDY 2 OBJECTIVE OF THE STUDY 2 CHAPTER – II METHODOLOGY 3 TOOL USED 3 SAMPLE SELECTED 3 CHAPTER – III ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION 4-5 CHAPTER – IV CONCLUSION 6 BIBLIOGRAPHY 7 APPENDIX 8-9
- 4. CHAPTER – I I- INTRODUCTION The nature club and eco-clubs mainly focus on the involvement of school children in the long term conservation of nature and it aims to create green consciousness among them. Teachers are responsible for the proper functioning of nature clubs in their schools. They should confirm the active participation of each and every student in club activities. The students ranging from 11 -14 years must be the members of the club. The nature – club and eco –club should conduct lectures, seminars practical works like making organic compost, propagation of seedlings in the nursery, planting programmes (community a forestation programmes) conducting environmental quiz programmes, identification of medicinal plants and promotion of herbal garden in school etc. eco-clubs or nature clubs are organization of individuals who love nature and are interested in nature conservation, nature – related activities and development of natural resources. Eco-club may take up a number of activities such as collection and preservation of specimens and pictures. Arranging films and video shows related to nature study. Eco-club in schools provide the students with opportunities to take part in environment related activities and programmes. They help in developing the qualities of leadership, creativity, planning organizing and team work. Students develop understanding and appreciation of the ecosystem and the interdependence of the ecosystem and the environment. Besides providing leisure time activities eco – clubs help to supplement knowledge obtained in the classroom. Students become interested in nature and the environment and become more responsible individuals with respect to use of natural resources.
- 5. 1.2. NEED AND SIGNIFICANCE Environmental education is an essential part of every pupils curriculum. It helps to encourage awareness of the environment, leading to informed concern and active participation in resolving environmental problems. We need the school children to share and develop the motivation form school about various environmental issues which are the challenges of today and prepare them for the future. To take care of the habitat and its surroundings which becomes a major part of environmental education in both primary and upper stages of school education. Eco- clubs and nature clubs provide the students with opportunities to take part environment related activities and programmes. 1-3 STATEMENT OF THE STUDY The study is entitled as role of nature club, eco – club in developing environmental awareness among high school students. 1-4 OBJECTIVE OF THE STUDY 1. To create green consciousness among children. 2. To promote eco-friendly behavior among children.
- 6. CHAPTER – II II-1 METHODOLOGY Methodology refers to the use of different kinds of methods to undertake a study. Here the method is survey – method. II- 2 TOOL USED FOR THE STUDY For the present study the investigator used the tool is questionnaire. II- 3 SAMPLE SELECTED Sample is the students of 9th and 8th standard studying in G. H. S. S., Ramapuram and M. S. M. H. S. S
- 7. ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION No. of questions Students Response Percentage of +ve Response Percentage of –ve Response 1. 8 2 80% 20% 2. 9 1 90% 10% 3. 7 3 70% 30% 4. 6 4 60% 40% 5. 5 5 50% 50% 6. 8 2 80% 20% 7. 7 3 70% 30% 8. 6 4 60% 40% 9. 7 3 70% 30% 10. 8 2 80% 20% 11. 6 4 60% 40% 12. 7 3 70% 30% 13. 8 2 80% 20% 14. 9 1 90% 10% 15. 8 2 80% 20% Many of the students have positive response to the question. In Ramapuram School, there have a eco-club and Nature Club and the students have the members of the Nature Club. 20% of the students have negative response to that question. 75% of the students agrees that, their school have a good medicinal garden. 25% of the students disagrees with this question. 95% of the students says that, they should celebrate
- 8. environmental day and school, distribute plants. Few students have negative response to the question. In this day they did not go to school. 75% of the students say that their Nature club conduct environmental quiz programmes. 25% of the students disagrees with that question. 60% of the students agrees that, Eco-club organize skits related to the consequence of unproper waste disposal. + ve response -ve response 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
- 9. CHAPTER – IV CONCLUSION Eco-clubs in schools provide the students with opportunities to take part in environment related activities and programmes. They help in developing the qualities of leadership, creativity, planning, organizing and teamwork. Students develop understanding and appreciation of the eco- system and the interdependence of the eco-system and the environment. Besides providing leisure time activities, eco-club help to supplement knowledge obtained in the classroom. Students become interested in nature and the environment and become more responsible individuals with respect to use of natural resources.
- 10. BIBLIOGRAPHY 1. Sharma. B.M(2002) Teaching of Science Abbesbis publications, Chandigarh 2. Kam Gurvindar – Environmental Disparies and problems (2006)
- 11. APPENDIX 1. Do your school have eco-club, Nature Club? 2. Are you a member of a Nature Club? 3. Do you actively participate in the Nature Club programmes? 4. Do your school have medicinal garden? 5. Do your school celebrate ‘world environmental day’? 6. Do nature club conduct planting trees and seedling propagation for promoting environmental awareness? 7. Do nature club conduct environmental quiz programmes? 8. Do nature club members conduct awareness programmes about solid waste management? 9. Do eco – club organize skits or dram related to the consequence of un proper waste disposal? 10. Do nature club give any instruction to solv the environmental problems for your locality? 11. Do eco-club helps to develop skills in solving environmental problems? Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
- 12. 12. Do eco-club helps to promote eco-friendly behavior among children? 13. Do eco-club arrange films and video shows related to nature study? 14. Do your school published any magazines related to eco-club? 15. Do your school have biogas plant for waste disposal.? Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No