understand the concept of Environment and the problems concerning. Environment through multi disciplinary approach
develop environmental consciousness in their students
develop the skills of planning and organising Ecological activities in the schools so that the children can be equipped to play their role in protection and enrichment of environment
conduct local surveys, arrange field trips and Environmental games and related activities
develop environmental awareness among the students
10.00
Unit I:
Environment & Ecology
Concept of environment
Concept of ecology, biosphere, community, population
Concept of ecosystem, components of ecosystem & their interdependence, major ecosystem of the world (Grassland, Fresh water & Forest ecosystem)
Relationship of man & environment
Concept of Bio-diversity & sustainable ecosystem
10.00
Unit II:
Environmental Education
Meaning, objectives, importance and philosophy of environmental education
Principles of environmental education
Scope of environmental education
Its curriculum at different levels
Methods of creating environmental awareness through formal, informal and non-formal education
6.00
Unit III:
Environmental Pollution
Concept of pollution
Types of pollution: Air, Soil, Water & Noise pollution, their causes, effects, monitoring and control.
9.00
Unit IV:
Environmental Health & Safety
Sustainable development & eco-friendship
Concept of safety measures for healthy environment
Legal protection acts
Role of different agencies: UNEP, WWF, Friends of Trees, NGO’s & Government organization
10.00
Unit V:
Natural Resources
Definition & classification of natural resources
Depletion of natural resources: causes and measures for conservation of natural resources
Disaster management
Essential Readings:
Sessional Work:
Carrying out any one environmental awareness activity of the following:
Prepare a scrap-book along with suggestions of student-teacher related to environmental problems.
Plan out any one group activity related to environment and prepare a detail report.
References:
Bedydo, M.L: Global Ecology, Progress publishers, McGraw.
Clapham, W.B.: Natural Ecosystem: Macmillan and Co. London.
Deshbandhu and G. Berberet : Environmental Education for conservation and Development Indian Environmental society, New Delhi.
Dubey and S. Singh: “Environmental Management “ Geography Deptt., Allahabad University.
Garg, R.K. & Tatair Prakash, “Paryavaran Shiksha”, Community Centre.
Holliman, J.: “Consumer’s guide to the protection of the Environment” , Ballanine London.
Laptex, J.: “The world of man in the world of nature”, Progress publishers. Moscow.
Pal, B.P.: “National Policy on Environment”, Deptt. Of Environment, Govt. of India, New Delhi.