There are several, useful texts in the PC Thailand IRC for teaching about environmental education and nature. These texts are being scanned and uploaded to PDF format so that all PCVs have access to them all the time. Texts are uploaded by chapter, with a specific code name to identify the text. Scroll down to read more about each text. Currently, the following texts are available:
Code: BB
Summary: An idea book for exploring the world through soda bottles and other recyclable materials. Learn how to explore science and the environment with soda bottles and other recyclable materials. Model a rainforest, create a spider habitat, observe the lifecycle of a slime mold, explore an ecosystem, make Korean kimchee. Pursue these and other scientific investigations with over 20 bottle constructions. Each chapter contains background information, activities, and teaching tips.
BB01: Text front matter and Chapter 1
BB02: Chapter 2, Decomposition Column
BB03: Chapter 3, Kimchee
BB04: Chapter 4, Soil Meditations
BB05: Chapter 5, Predator-Prey Column
BB06: Chapter 6, TerrAqua Column
BB07: Chapter 7, Ecocolumn
BB08: Chapter 8, Science in a Film Can
BB09: Chapter 9, Gardening Systems
BB10: Chapter 10, Bottle Instruments and Devices
Code: CR
The Coral Reef Teacher’s Guide presents interdisciplinary, hands-on curriculum for grades K-5, 6-8, and 9-12. It has been created in an interesting and informative manner to encourage students to think about the complexity of coral reefs and their surrounding environment, the threats that they are facing, and the possible solutions to these threats. The guide also presents students with different ways to take action to save the reefs, thereby instilling in them the understanding and confidence that they can improve the world in which they live.
The Teacher’s Guide is divided into three sections:
Code: EW
Summary: Earthways is filled with hands-on nature crafts and seasonal activities to enhance environmental awareness. Although some activities are a bit euro-centric (several activities on bread and apple recipes), this text has many activities that can be incorporated into the Thai classroom. Children play with the elements and develop a respect for nature, for the earth, and for all living creatures. They experience the awe and wonder of the world around them.
Seasonal suggestions for creating a more earth-friendly home and classroom are also included.
EW01: Introduction
EW02: Fall activities
EW03: Winter activities
EW04: Spring activities
EW05: Summer Activities
Code: EA
Environmental Activities for Youth Clubs and Camps (Peace Corps Publication No. M0126) is a compilation of activities that Peace Corps Volunteers and other youth workers can use and adapt to help kids learn about a wide range of environmental topics. The activities have been selected according to their suitability in nonformal situations and their educational value, especially in the countries where the Peace Corps is serving. Chapter titles include the following:
Code: TT
Ranger Rick’s Naturescope “Trees are Terrific” includes a variety of lessons and activities about trees for students Kindergarten through 8th grade. Material is a bit eurocentric, but can be modified to represent Thailand’s ecology.
TT01: Introduction
TT02: What Makes a Tree a Tree?
TT03: Growing up a Tree
TT04: The Forest Community