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Environmental Education
A part of the mission of the
"Friends of LBL" is
to "...assist in education...and wise use of the Land Between The Lakes (LBL)
National Recreation Area." In our effort to fulfill this mission, we
support a variety of educational programs and activities at LBL.
Many of these programs are Environmental Education programs designed to
enhance the appreciation of visitors and others of the value and
importance of the environment to our past, present and future.
Environmental Education is the underlying theme of all activities at LBL.
Environmental education is aimed at producing a citizenry that is
knowledgeable concerning the biophysical environment and its
associated problems, aware of how to help solve these problems, and
motivated to work toward their solution.
(Stapp, W.B.,
et al. (1969). The Concept of Environmental Education. Journal of
Environmental Education, 1(1), 30-31.)
It is also vital that our entire society develop a new
understanding and a new awareness of man's relation to his
environment - what might be called "environmental literacy." This
will require the development and teaching of environmental concepts
at every point in the educational process.
(Nixon, R.M.
(1970). President's Message to the Congress of the United States. In
Environmental Quality, the First Annual Report of the Council on
Environmental Quality, together with the President's Message to Congress.
Washington, D.C.: U.S. Government Printing Office, S/N 0-389-110. ED
062-109, p.11)
...The educational process dealing with man's relationship with
his natural and manmade surroundings, and includes the relation of
population, conservation, transportation, technology, and urban and
regional planning to the total human environment.
(U.S. Public
Law 91-516. The Environmental Quality Education Act. Enacted October 30,
1970, p. 1)
Environmental education, properly understood, should constitute a
comprehensive lifelong education, one responsive to changes in a
rapidly changing world. It should prepare the individual for life
through an understanding of the major problems of the contemporary
world, and the provision of skills and attributes needed to play a
productive role towards improving life and protecting the
environment with due regard given to ethical values. (UNESCO, 1977,
p.24)
The Tbilisi declaration also explicitly stated the objectives of
environmental education as: awareness, knowledge, attitudes, skills and
participation.
(UNESCO.
(1977, 14-26 October). Final Report - Tbilisi. Paper presented at the
Intergovernmental Conference on Environmental Education, Tbilisi, Republic
of Georgia, p.26-7)
A common thread woven throughout the development of civilization is the
dependence on the resources of the environment in which we live. The
understanding of the limitations and wise utilization of these resources
is the focus of Environmental Education. Only with the knowledge of
the interaction and dependence we have on the environment, will our world
be able to continue to thrive.
Environmental Education is also woven into the interpretation that is
performed by all
"Friends of LBL"
employees regardless of where they. An illustration may be seen at a
variety of locations at any time.
Our members and others place great value upon the environment and its
conservation.
This page is provided as a resource for educators and all
"Friends of LBL"
to search for information that will expand their knowledge of this
important subject.
Project Wet
Project WET
(Water Education for Teachers) is a nonprofit water education
program and publisher for educators and young people ages 5-18. The
program facilitates and promotes awareness, appreciation, knowledge, and
stewardship of water resources through the dissemination of
classroom-ready teaching aids and the establishment of internationally
sponsored Project WET programs.
Project Wild
Project WILD (Wildlife Education
for Teachers) is an interdisciplinary conservation and environmental
education program emphasizing wildlife. The program is designed for
educators of kindergarten through twelfth grade. Project WILD capitalizes
on the natural interest that children and adults have in wildlife by
providing hands-on activities that enhance student learning in all subject
and skill areas. Project WILD educational materials are provided to
educators through practical, interactive workshops.
Project Learning Tree
Project
Learning Tree is a conservation and environmental education program.
Project Learning Tree uses the forest
as a "window" on the world to increase students' understanding of our
environment; stimulate students' critical and creative thinking; develop
students' ability to make informed decisions on environmental issues; and
instill in students the commitment to take responsible action on behalf of
the environment.
Project Food, Land, and People
Project Food, Land & People
promotes approaches to learning to help people better understand the
interrelationships among agriculture, the environment and people of the
world
North American Association for Environmental
Education
The
North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE) is a
network of professionals, students, and volunteers working in the field of
environmental education throughout North America and in over 55 countries
around the world. Since 1971, the Association has promoted environmental
education and supported the work of environmental educators. There are
many environmental interest groups, and many organizations dedicated to
improving education. NAAEE uniquely combines and integrates both of these
perspectives, and takes a cooperative, non-confrontational,
scientifically-balanced approach to promoting education about
environmental issues.
Kentucky Association for Environmental Education
KAEE is one of
the country's oldest associations supporting environmental education and
the first affiliate of the North American Association for Environmental
Education. KAEE represents teachers, government, industry, parents,
students -- people who understand that each citizen should be able to make
wise decisions concerning the environment, and to do that, they must be
environmentally educated.
Kentucky Environmental Education
Council
The Kentucky Environmental Education
Council is a state agency located in the
Education Cabinet.
The work of the Council is directed by a group of citizens appointed by
the Governor. This governing board is also known as the
Kentucky Environmental Education Council. The 5 year
Kentucky's Plan for Improving
Environmental Literacy is a work product of the Council.
Center for Environmental Education at Murray State
University
The
Center for
Environmental Education is a Western Kentucky resource for assistance
in development of a more robust understanding of the value and the
importance of Environmental Education in society today. A review of
its purpose, objectives, and services provided on their website.
LINKS
Useful Internet Sources for you to use to develop your lesson plans or
help with your understanding of this important subject
Environmental Education web sites
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EE-Link.net
EE-Link is a participant in the Environmental Education and Training
Partnership (EETAP) of the North American Association for Environmental
Education (NAAEE).
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U.S. EPA's Explorer's Club
Welcome to the Explorers' Club -- U.S. EPA's Web site for kids. Get
ready to explore your environment and learn about neat things you can do
to protect it. There are games, pictures, and stories and other fun
things.
Federal Links
Environmental Education
Science
Teaching and Learning
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