Top 10 Benefits Of Environmental Education

Environmental Education connects us to the world around us, teaching us about both natural and built environments. Learn more about teaching Environmental Education & engage children in learning – both outside and indoors.

Environmental Education is hands-on, interactive learning that sparks the imagination and unlocks creativity. 

Imagination and Enthusiasm are Heightened

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Environmental Education enables students to make connections and apply their learning in the real world. 

Learning Transcends the Classroom

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Environmental Education encourages students to make their own decisions about complex environmental issues.

Critical and Creative Thinking Skills are Enhanced

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Environmental Education encourages students to investigate varying sides of issues to understand the full picture.

Tolerance and Understanding are Supported

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By incorporating Environmental Education practices into the curriculum, teachers can integrate science, math, and more into one rich lesson.

State and National Learning Standards are met for Multiple Subjects

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By exposing students to nature, Environmental Education fosters respect for the environment.

Biophobia and Nature Deficit Disorder Decline

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Environmental Education gets students outside and active, and helps address some of the health issues we are seeing today.

Healthy Lifestyles are Encouraged

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Environmental Education promotes a sense of place and connection through community involvement. 

Communities are Strengthened

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Environmental Education helps students understand how their decisions and actions affect the environment.

Responsible Action is Taken to Better the Environment

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Environmental Education promotes active learning, citizenship, and student leadership. It empowers youth to share their voice.

Students and Teachers are Empowered

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