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