Environmental Education

Environmental Education Approach

Environmental education involves a multidisciplinary process that focuses on critical analysis of environmental issues by gathering information; organizing information; interpreting information to draw conclusions and make inferences; and making a personal commitment to responsible action. Students need to understand that decisions made with regard to controversial issues often have profound ramifications for their lives and the lives of future generations. Environmental education provides students with skills on how to think, not what to think.

Our Services Feature

Serving as environmental education consultants to teachers and school districts
Presenting environmental information at professional conferences
Disseminating information and conducting educational programs concerning solid waste issues
Searching for existing environmental education materials for use in Missouri, developing new materials when appropriate materials are not available
Distributing environmental education materials to teachers and schools
Developing articles for "Teacher's Notebook," a regular feature in the department's Missouri Resources magazine
Serving as an active partner in the Missouri Environmental Education Association

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Available Environmental Education Videos