Environmental Learning
The importance of enhancing our understanding of the environment with a view to its protection and nurture is increasingly acknowledged across all levels of society. As children of God we accept our role as stewards of His wonderful creation and are keen to see that students of Geelong Lutheran College foster a deep sense of connection and concern for the well being of the world in which they live.
Historically, humans have modified natural environments to meet survival, commercial, conservation and recreational needs. The natural environment is appreciated by different sectors of our society for a variety of different reasons; it provides a place for adventure, relaxation, scientific study, social action and commercial enterprise, all of which exact a particular demand on the environment. Differing perspectives on the use and availability of the natural environment can cause pressures and tensions between user groups and lead to a range of issues relating to environmental conservation and sustainability. At Geelong Lutheran College Environmental Learning permeates multiple areas of the formal curriculum. Students are encouraged to critically analyse and develop their own informed views about the appropriateness of the various uses of the natural environment and of the theories promoted for its preservation and nurture.
Through experiential and theoretical study of their environment and the issues affecting it both historically and into the future, students will learn skills and knowledge to:
- safely participate in activities in the natural environment;
- conduct studies to gain further insights and make predictions about what is and what will happen in the environment;
- discover ways in which they can actively contribute to the stewardship of their environment; and
- through all the modes and mediums of their study develop an enhanced respect and appreciation of the fragility of the natural environment
Environmental Studies will be integrated with the Outdoor Education program throughout the College Curriculum.
Useful links
> Biodiversity and Conservation
> Climate Change, Air quality, Weather, Greenhouse
> Education for Sustainability
> Energy Production, Renewable Energy and Reduction of Energy Consumption
> General Sustainability Information
> Sustainable Schools Programs in Other Countries
> Sustainable, Healthy Communities
> Waste Production, Recycling, Waste Reduction and Pollution
> Water Use, Treatment and Conservation, Marine Ecology and Drought
NB. Some links are listed more than once if they cover multiple subjects.