NCERT Book Class 8 EVS Saviours of our environment

20. Saviours of our environment

Background

Environmentalism is a concern for the preservation, restoration and improvement of the natural and social environment. It includes conservation of natural resources, prevention of pollution and sustainable use of land. As responsible citizens of the country one must assess all the actions, which will have a direct or indirect impact on the environment. Introspection and laying down standards for ourselves are also necessary if we wish to have a healthy environment. Youth has the power to influence adults and peers to a great extent.

Methodology

1. Make a list of five environmentalists working in different areas, regions or parts of the country. Also list five powerful environmental movements.

2. Select either an environmentalist or a movement for your study.

3. Find out the focus of the work of the environmentalists and the environmental movements.

4. Collect the following information about the environmentalist and environmental movements – period, issues, mode of organisation or participation, challenges, executive and judicial interventions, successes, failures and impact.

5. List the contributions they have made towards creating awareness and improving the environment.

Conclusion

Based on your findings, prepare a report suggesting how students can make a significant contribution in making people aware of environmental concerns. Include the suggestions of your classmates.

Follow-up

1. Display the information that you have gathered on the school display board.

2. Make arrangement to show documentary films on environment in your school

Please refer to attached file for NCERT Class 8 EVS Saviours of our environment