Introduction of Activity Based Manual in Environmental Education for Class IX

As you are aware the environmental concern such as depleting natural sources, eradication of many species, increasing pollution, global warming resulting in ecological imbalances and natural calamities, health concerns arising out of poor wastage management systems are matter of great concerns to the world today. The CBSE vide its circular no.24/2005 dated 3.5.2005 has already circulated directives to schools regarding Environmental Education from Classes I-VIII. At present it is bringing out an Activity Based Manual for Class IX which will be available shortly. The manual consists of activities with specific objectives which can be conducted by the teachers as part of their every day curricular and co-curricular periods. The CBSE Board has recommended that atleast two periods per week should be allocated to the study of Environment Education. The students should be assessed on a five point grading scale as part of continuous and comprehensive evaluation which must be reflected in the grade card or progress report of the learner. This assessment will be internal and school based. Your cooperation and commitment on issues of environmental concern will go a long way in sensitizing students and help them to develop positive and healthy attitudes towards matters of national and global importance. The CBSE Board looks forward to your continued commitment in the implementation of environment education as part of the school curriculum.