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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
(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 (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
Federal Links
Environmental Education
Science
Teaching and Learning
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