Ecology and the rationale of introducing ecology to young children

One of the subjects that young children in the Montessori classroom are introduced to is the study of ecology. It is an introduction that aims to help the children learn to value the earth around them as they become increasingly aware of what is needed to maintain the balance of nature.
The most important role as parents and educators is to model the kind of respect for our living world. We need to develop creative ways to utilize resources, so the children will develop the consciousness that they are the caretakers of the earth of tomorrow!

Ecology
General – Introduction
Recycle in the Classroom
Food Preparation
Pollution vs. Clean
Sky – Ground – Water
Littering
Littering Extension – Mini Litter Environment
Introduction – Natural Resources
Garbage Can Garbage
Air
Introduction – Clouds, Fog & Smoke
Air Contaminant Collection
Fresh Water
Introduction – Drinking Fresh Water
Oceans
Introduction – Salt Water Experience
Biodegradable
What is Biodegradable?
Wildlife
Introduction – Preventing Danger
Feed the Birds
Food Chains/Ecosystems
Introduction – Everything is Connected
Erosion - Wind
Introduction – Experiment
Erosion - Water
Introduction – Experiment
Contour Farming
Introduction – Experiment
Ice
Introduction – Experiment

Child malnutrition

If you're raising a picky eater, you may worry that your child isn't getting the nutrients necessary for proper growth and development. But you probably don't need to worry unless your doctor tells you that your child isn't growing at the normal rate for that age range or prescribe supplement like pediasure. Over time, most finicky eaters do get enough calories and nutrients to meet their needs.
However, someone can become malnourished for other reasons that have nothing to do with hunger. Even people who have plenty to eat may be malnourished if they don't eat food that provides the right nutrients, vitamins, and minerals. S

Some diseases and conditions can prevent people from digesting or absorbing their food properly. For example, someone with Celiac disease who has intestinal problems that are triggered by a protein called gluten, which is found in wheat, rye, barley, and oats. Children with cystic fibrosis have trouble absorbing nutrients because the disease affects the pancreas, an organ that normally produces enzymes necessary for digestion. Children who are lactose intolerant have difficulty digesting milk and other dairy products.