METHODOLOGY

PRACTICUM

Submitted By,

Raseena. M

Natural Science

Reg. No: 13367014

ROLE OF NATURE CLUB- ECO CLUB IN

DEVELOPING ENVIRONMENTAL

AWARENESS AMONG HIGH SCHOOL

STUDENTS

Submitted By,

Raseena. M

Natural Science

Reg. No: 13367014

Sl. No. Content Page No.

CHAPTER – 1

INTRODUCTION 1

NEED AND SIGNIFICANCE 2

STATE OF THE STUDY 2

OBJECTIVE OF THE STUDY 2

CHAPTER – II

METHODOLOGY 3

TOOL USED 3

SAMPLE SELECTED 3

CHAPTER – III

ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION 4-5

CHAPTER – IV

CONCLUSION 6

BIBLIOGRAPHY 7

APPENDIX 8-9

CHAPTER – I

I- INTRODUCTION

The nature club and eco-clubs mainly focus on the involvement

of school children in the long term conservation of nature and it aims to

create green consciousness among them. Teachers are responsible for the

proper functioning of nature clubs in their schools. They should confirm the

active participation of each and every student in club activities. The

students ranging from 11 -14 years must be the members of the club. The

nature – club and eco –club should conduct lectures, seminars practical

works like making organic compost, propagation of seedlings in the

nursery, planting programmes (community a forestation programmes)

conducting environmental quiz programmes, identification of medicinal

plants and promotion of herbal garden in school etc. eco-clubs or nature

clubs are organization of individuals who love nature and are interested in

nature conservation, nature – related activities and development of natural

resources. Eco-club may take up a number of activities such as collection

and preservation of specimens and pictures. Arranging films and video

shows related to nature study. Eco-club in schools provide the students

with opportunities to take part in environment related activities and

programmes. They help in developing the qualities of leadership, creativity,

planning organizing and team work. Students develop understanding and

appreciation of the ecosystem and the interdependence of the ecosystem

and the environment. Besides providing leisure time activities eco – clubs

help to supplement knowledge obtained in the classroom. Students become

interested in nature and the environment and become more responsible

individuals with respect to use of natural resources.

1.2. NEED AND SIGNIFICANCE

Environmental education is an essential part of every

pupils curriculum. It helps to encourage awareness of the environment,

leading to informed concern and active participation in resolving

environmental problems. We need the school children to share and develop

the motivation form school about various environmental issues which are

the challenges of today and prepare them for the future. To take care of the

habitat and its surroundings which becomes a major part of environmental

education in both primary and upper stages of school education. Eco- clubs

and nature clubs provide the students with opportunities to take part

environment related activities and programmes.

1-3 STATEMENT OF THE STUDY

The study is entitled as role of nature club, eco – club in

developing environmental awareness among high school students.

1-4 OBJECTIVE OF THE STUDY

1. To create green consciousness among children.

2. To promote eco-friendly behavior among children.

CHAPTER – II

II-1 METHODOLOGY

Methodology refers to the use of different kinds of methods to

undertake a study. Here the method is survey – method.

II- 2 TOOL USED FOR THE STUDY

For the present study the investigator used the tool is

questionnaire.

II- 3 SAMPLE SELECTED

Sample is the students of 9th and 8th standard studying in G. H.

S. S., Ramapuram and M. S. M. H. S. S

ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION

No. of

questions

Students

Response

Percentage

of +ve

Response

Percentage

of –ve

Response

1. 8 2 80% 20%

2. 9 1 90% 10%

3. 7 3 70% 30%

4. 6 4 60% 40%

5. 5 5 50% 50%

6. 8 2 80% 20%

7. 7 3 70% 30%

8. 6 4 60% 40%

9. 7 3 70% 30%

10. 8 2 80% 20%

11. 6 4 60% 40%

12. 7 3 70% 30%

13. 8 2 80% 20%

14. 9 1 90% 10%

15. 8 2 80% 20%

Many of the students have positive response to the question. In

Ramapuram School, there have a eco-club and Nature Club and the

students have the members of the Nature Club. 20% of the students have

negative response to that question. 75% of the students agrees that, their

school have a good medicinal garden. 25% of the students disagrees with

this question. 95% of the students says that, they should celebrate

environmental day and school, distribute plants. Few students have

negative response to the question. In this day they did not go to school.

75% of the students say that their Nature club conduct environmental quiz

programmes. 25% of the students disagrees with that question. 60% of the

students agrees that, Eco-club organize skits related to the consequence of

unproper waste disposal.

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CHAPTER – IV

CONCLUSION

Eco-clubs in schools provide the students with opportunities to

take part in environment related activities and programmes. They help in

developing the qualities of leadership, creativity, planning, organizing and

teamwork. Students develop understanding and appreciation of the eco-

system and the interdependence of the eco-system and the environment.

Besides providing leisure time activities, eco-club help to supplement

knowledge obtained in the classroom. Students become interested in

nature and the environment and become more responsible individuals with

respect to use of natural resources.

BIBLIOGRAPHY

1. Sharma. B.M(2002) Teaching of Science Abbesbis publications,

Chandigarh

2. Kam Gurvindar – Environmental Disparies and problems (2006)

APPENDIX

1. Do your school have eco-club, Nature Club?

2. Are you a member of a Nature Club?

3. Do you actively participate in the Nature Club programmes?

4. Do your school have medicinal garden?

5. Do your school celebrate ‘world environmental day’?

6. Do nature club conduct planting trees and seedling propagation for

promoting environmental awareness?

7. Do nature club conduct environmental quiz programmes?

8. Do nature club members conduct awareness programmes about solid

waste management?

9. Do eco – club organize skits or dram related to the consequence of un

proper waste disposal?

10. Do nature club give any instruction to solv the environmental

problems for your locality?

11. Do eco-club helps to develop skills in solving environmental

problems?

Yes No

Yes No

Yes No

Yes No

Yes No

Yes No

Yes No

Yes No

Yes No

Yes No

Yes No

12. Do eco-club helps to promote eco-friendly behavior among

children?

13. Do eco-club arrange films and video shows related to nature

study?

14. Do your school published any magazines related to eco-club?

15. Do your school have biogas plant for waste disposal.?

Yes No

Yes No

Yes No

Yes No