Activity name: Everything comes at a cost Estimated time: 1 hour Values: Relational, Instrumental Skills: Analytical, leadership, critical thinking Knowledge: Human interactions with nature Action: Local positive action Everything around us comes from natural sources. For example bread comes from wheat and people grind it to make flour. Bakers then make bread with flour and …
Activity name: Save the snow leopard Estimated time: 1 hour Values: Intrinsic, Relational Skills: Investigative, confidence-building, leadership, critical thinking Knowledge: Human-wildlife interaction Action: Decision-making, local positive action, compliance with environmental regulations Like other wildlife, the snow leopard faces many challenges during its life. The snow leopard is a very rare animal that needs our help. …
Activity name: Ancient pasture Estimated time: 1 hour Values: Relational, Intrinsic Skills: Investigative, Analytical Knowledge: Local environment, local indegenous and cultural knowledge Action: N/A As nature changes, so does the pasture that the livestock depend upon. What was the condition of the pastures surrounding your home 20-30 years ago? We would like to encourage you …
Activity name: Plants around us Estimated time: 1 hour Values: Relational, Intrinsic Skills: Observational, investigative, critical thinking, communication Knowledge: Local environment, local cultural knowledge Action: Local positive action (raising awareness) Plants and animals require different resources in nature to survive. Select 5 different plants or animal species and record the type of soil and environment …
Activity name: Art with nature Estimated time: 1 hour Values: Relational Skills: Sharing & communication skills, Confidence building Knowledge: Natural history Action: This is an interesting and fun activity. We are challenging you to use your creativity and imagination using nature around you. These include materials such as stones, trees, leaves and flowers. · Collect …
Activity name: Silent nature Estimated time: 1 hour Values: Relational Skills: Observational Knowledge: Local environment Action: N/A Get up early in the morning and go outside and find a place where no one will disturb you. Then close your eyes, raise your head slightly to the sky, place the palms of both hands on your …
Activity name: Getting to know your environment Estimated time: 1 hour Values: Relational, Intrinsic Skills: Observational, investigative Knowledge: Local environment, Natural history Action: N/A Activity description: Ask your parents and family what kind of animals live in the mountains where you live. What animals do they describe? Where do these animals live? What do these …
Activity name: Astronomy Estimated time: 1 hour Values: Relational, Intrinsic Skills: Observational Knowledge: Local environment Action: N/A Go outside during the night- preferably a clear night when there are no clouds and then there is a new moon. The stars will be bright. What stars do you see? Which are the brightest? Draw the dark …
Activity name: Become a photographer for the day Estimated time: 1 hour Values: Relational Skills: Sharing and communication Knowledge: Natural history Action: N/A Taking photos of plants and wildlife is not always easy. This activity adds an extra difficulty- how can you tell a story with your photo? Go outside and take a photo of your …
Activity name: Wise use of water Estimated time: 1 hour Values: Instrumental Skills: Investigative, Analytical Knowledge: Human interactions with nature Action: Decision-making, positive local action Water is the most important thing for all living things on earth. It is also important to know where we get our water from and whether it is clean or …
