By Josh Cox
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he world is changing, and the environment is in jeopardy. Conservationists are saying that time is running out on our natural resources; plants and animals everywhere are at risk of extinction, species continue to become extinct every day, and most of us have forgotten how to live like we once did.
Teaching conservation to kids is essential, but many people don't know what this entails and what conservation means. To teach children about the world around them, you need to explain basic concepts like conservation and how different habitats work
Responsibility
Children are very impressionable, don't have much life experience to draw from, and their brains are like sponges. They can absorb information very quickly, but will it stick? We need to give them the knowledge and resources that will aid them in making more intelligent decisions. By showing kids how nature works and how we can all do our part in preserving it for future generations, we teach them that their actions affect more than just themselves. 20 Peninsula Kids – Spring 2022
Real-Life Problems
Kids learn best through hands-on activities, which also applies to conservation education. By teaching them about plants by growing them in a school garden, they will have more practical and realworld applications than just learning the names of plants. They will learn how nature works and start to see the world as it is, not as something that can be reduced to a single tree or animal species.
Growing the Future
We must learn how to live sustainably to ensure that the next generations will have the resources to survive. How will our children know where to turn if they cannot relate to their environment? By teaching them how nature works and how we can all do our part in preserving it for future generations, we teach them that their actions affect more than just themselves.
Reaching Beyond Their Grade
Most kids try to fit in with their peer group, and by bringing out the conservationist in them, we are helping them thrive and reach greater heights than they may have expected. We need more kids interested