1. State of Planet Awareness By: Catherine Fink

2. What is Planet Awareness? “The purpose of global education (Planet awareness) is to promote long term human survival by developing greater respect for and greater concern for the environment on which we depend for our very existence” (Global Awareness Education).

3. Impact of Planet Awareness on Students: Why does it matter? The impact of overpopulation Litter Awareness Fun website: http://greenplanet4kids.com/node/282 http://greenplanet4kids.com/node/282

4. What are some challenges teachers face? Providing ample time is the biggest factor into implementing planet awareness into the classroom. Finding ways to implement planet awareness into the curriculum. Having a support system with teachers who are passionate about the environment

5. Planet Awareness Research

6. Environmental Awareness *Achieved through environmental education *Crucial to the development of children, as it “promotes the use of higher-order thinking skills, encourages informal experiences in school as well as outdoors [outside of school]…in order to make a contribution to the environment” (Goncharova 137).

7. Research Cont. * Such a process of combining active learning with environmental awareness is a sure way to simultaneously foster “an appreciation of the environment, […] developing knowledge, skills, attitudes, values and a commitment that allows active participation in decision-making” (Goncharova 142).

8. Planet Awareness Integration into Curriculum Create Outdoor Lessons for Students Provide opportunities for students to engage in outdoor activities such as watering plants and planting seeds. Literacy integration: Johnny Appleseed, Jack and the Beanstalk, The Tiny Seed, etc.

9. Planet Awareness and Literacy Lesson

10. Classroom Jobs Watering plants

11. After School Teams-Join Green Team! *Provide students with the opportunity to join a team which they are passionate about at your school. *On this team students can pick weeds, water plants, and find ways to make their environment better around the school.