In today’s world, the effects of climate change, pollution, and resource loss are becoming harder to ignore. While these problems may seem overwhelming, change often begins with small steps, especially when people understand why change matters. Learning about conservation is not just about saving water or turning off lights; it’s also about developing the mindset to care for the planet now and in the future.
The Conservation Worksheets offer two thoughtfully designed worksheets. Conserving For Our Tomorrow encourages clients to decide which actions lead to waste or conservation and match everyday conservation tips to the type of resource they help protect. In Conservation In Action, they identify the benefits of everyday conservation actions and answer reflection questions about how everyday choices can make a difference.
These worksheets help kids and teens move from just learning about conservation to practicing it. Caring adults can organize an earth-friendly challenge week. This could involve low-waste lunches, walk-or-bike days, or donating unused items. These small, doable actions show young people that they can start right now.
These worksheets pair nicely with our All About Conservation handout.
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References:
- Aprile, M. C., & Punzo, G. (2023). Young people and nature: What drives underlying behavioural intentions towards protected areas conservation? Sustainability, 15(15), 11976. https://doi.org/10.3390/su151511976
- Ballard, H. L., Dixon, C. G., & Harris, E. M. (2017). Youth-focused citizen science: Examining the role of environmental science learning and agency for conservation. Biological Conservation, 208, 65-75. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biocon.2016.05.024
- Battisti, C., Frank, B., & Fanelli, G. (2018). Children as drivers of change: The operational support of young generations to conservation practices. Environmental Practice, 20(4), 129-135. https://doi.org/10.1080/14660466.2018.1541679
- Chawla, L., & Derr, V. (2012). The development of conservation behaviors in childhood and youth. The Oxford Handbook of Environmental and Conservation Psychology, 527-555. https://doi.org/10.1093/oxfordhb/9780199733026
- Fischer, H. A., Bernard, M. L., Kemppinen, K., & Gerber, L. R. (2022). Conservation awareness through social media. Journal of Environmental Studies and Sciences, 13(1), 23-30. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13412-022-00795-5
- Leyshon, M., Leyshon, C., Walker, T., & Fish, R. (2021). More than sweat equity: Young people as volunteers in conservation work. Journal of Rural Studies, 81, 78-88. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jrurstud.2020.08.025
