Module 6 1. Background Knowledge


1.1 Environmental studies Definition of environment: “Te surroundings, surrounding objects, regions, conditions, or influences in which we exist.” (Reader’s Digest dictionary)


Te study of the Environment is the study of natural and man made surrounding objects – the regions, conditions, or influences and their interaction on each other. a) Natural environmental aspects include weather, plants, insects and animals natural to the region.


b) Man-made environmental aspects include man’s influence on the natural environment and how he has changed the original region, e.g. built roads, towns, factories, etc.


1.2 Discuss where and how to begin with environmental studies


(See Module 2 on Discovery activities for more detail.) 1. Introduce pictures on the subject and encourage conversation about them. 2. Nature tables encourage understanding and interest about environmental subjects. 3. Go for a walk or an outing. 4. Encourage the children to bring interesting objects to school to discuss, for example, for “show and tell” (make sure these objects are safe).


5. Te books in the book corner can initiate a discussion about environmental aspects. 6. Language games may introduce a new word which could spark an interest in environmental studies.


7. Stories. 1.3 Aims – See Module 2 – Discovery activities


Te contribution of the environment on the development of the toddler Tere are both positive and negative contributions that the environment has on the toddler’s development.


Weather: Insects:


In the Gauteng region, we have hot, wet summers and cold, dry winters. Toddlers need the correct clothing, food and drink to cope with the weather. Tey need heated rooms in winter and cool rooms in summer.


In the towns, there are fewer insects than in the country areas. Toddlers enjoy looking at insects. Tey must learn to respect insects and not harm them. Some insects are dangerous. Encourage the children to use a magnifying glass. Aſter examining and counting legs, etc., the insect should be replaced where it was found to continue living.


Animals:


In towns toddlers may have pets that they care for. In the country, children may have farm animals. By caring for animals, toddlers learn a sense of responsibility. Pets encourage emotional development and a feeling of ownership.


Man-made environmental aspects: Toddlers need homes to live in to protect them from the weather, etc. Many toddlers are killed on the roads. Toddlers need to be well protected from roads and taught about the dangers of roads.


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