OBJECTIVE: To learn about positive role models
GRADE: K-8
MATERIALS: Books (See Bibliography) and Internet resources
PROCEDURES: Many people in history have been positive role models in environmental causes.
PARENT/CHILD EXPERIENCE: Visit the library and checkout books, as identify in the Bibliography. Some suggested biographies are under Background Information.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
- Henry David Thoreau: Author of Walden's Pond; philosopher who saw good in nature
- George Perkiness Marsh: Author: Man and Nature or Physical Geography as Modified by Human Action: identified ecological issues
- John Moiré: Author: led the preservationist movement
- John Burroughs: Author: naturalist, his teachings were the foundations of many environmental organizations
- Frederick Law Olmsted: Designed Central Park because he felt trees would help city inhabitants lead healthier lives
- Rachel Carson: Author: Silent Spring; brought about awareness of pesticides and insecticides.
