When the ARENAS project was launched in 2005, there were no books available to teachers in Uruguay for environmental education to teach children about the biodiversity of Uruguay's coastal regions. ARENAS attempts to fill this gap and was written primarily for teachers, with the aim of teaching children about local topics relevant to nature conservation.
It includes basic knowledge about the biosphere, biodiversity, ecology and ecosystems. The various chapters also deal specifically with Uruguay's coastal systems, the local flora/fauna and local conservation issues. In addition, examples of practical exercises on the various topics are presented. The ARENAS project was developed in cooperation with the Uruguayan Ministry of Education and local nature conservation associations and evaluated over the course of a year with teachers from numerous schools. The teachers' wishes and suggestions were incorporated into the final version.
ARENAS is therefore the first environmental education project in Uruguay that not only teaches the local connection to nature conservation, but is also available to teachers to teach pupils about the country's flora and fauna based on practical experience. The aim of ARENAS is to awaken children's interest in learning through an understanding of natural phenomena and to promote an understanding that nature is an important part of their lives.
Together with other companies, YAQU PACHA was not only a provider of ideas throughout the development process, but also a financial backer.
A total of 1,000 copies were printed and distributed free of charge to all teachers in schools in the coastal region of Uruguay.
Title of the book and PDF:
Proyecto ARENAS - Ecosistemas costeros uruguayos. Una guia para su conocimiento
Proyecto Arenas on the website of the Parliament of Uruguay
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