Environment Week

Never doubt that a small group of committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has. With this belief, The Indian School-Second Shift continued its efforts to make a difference and this started with the observance of Earth day. The annual Environment Week was celebrated by the children in the first week of May, 2017.

Environment Week provides the opportunity to teach and enhance both environmental science and nature of science activities. The idea is to bring environmental issues to life, as it were, for the children, through a wide range of fun, interactive educational activities. Students were made aware of the delicate balance of our planet and how they can contribute at a personal level to save the precious environment at a special assembly conducted by the students of class V. Besides this students, across classes actively participated in different activities through the week.

During this special week, each class planned a set of different activities that help orienting the children about protecting the environment and make informed choices.

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The activities were as follows: Class I: The class did innovative activities under the theme, Best of waste. The children made Junk Trucks which were decorated using waste material from their own classes. Mini Banjo, an activity with the motive of up cycling waste was done in the class using the lids of used jars. Rubber bands and ice cream sticks were used to craft personalise banjos! The children enjoyed playing with their new musical instruments! The children were sensitised about endangered species, followed by a craft activity of making turtles out of disposable bowls.

Class II: conducted various activities to motivate learners to think of ways to put trash to use The children took part in an art and craft activity where they used trash creatively to make decorative and functional crafts for display. The 3 Rs are an important aspect for saving our environment- this was reinforced by the teachers in a creative manner. The children were encouraged to create decorate sceneries, using waste material. It was a very successful learning experience as the learners saw waste in a new different light. Taking the concept of using waste further, the children made head bands from old newspapers, leaves, feathers etc.

Class III: The children did various activities to make them aware about Green Practices They were introduced to the green practices followed by their School, followed by a brain storming activity to come up with other green practices which they can follow in their own homes. Poster making activity was conducted in the class, where learners came up with beautiful slogans in Hindi to create awareness about the importance of saving our environment.

Class IV: The students contributed to the week by making bookmarks which focused on the message Say No to Plastic Bags

Class V contributed by making posters. They were told about the green practices they can follow in their everyday lives. Each small effort counts, so everyone should do their bit for the environment, it was reiterated.

Class VI prepared a debate on the topic Should animals be used as a form of entertainment in sports? The children shared their ideas in an informed manner and presented their cases to sensitise others about animal life.

The week concluded with the Environment Week Quiz, in which all the children participated with zeal and showcased their new awareness of their surroundings. The work they exhibited was commendable. In fact the activities deeply touched them and everyone resolved to do their bit to conserve and preserve our precious environment.

The week concluded with a showcasing of the childrens work leaving everyone to ponder about and feel motivated by the efforts of our young environmentalists.