Filenews 12 October 2021
The book "Myths and Truths" about the Animals of Cyprus will be available to schools by the Ministry of Education, in an effort to enhance the students' environmental awareness.
According to the ministry's letter, this publication is part of the broader policy of the Ministry of Education to enhance the environmental awareness of our children, as a key priority of the educational system and has been prepared by the Unit of Education for the Environment and Sustainable Development, at the Pedagogical Institute of the Ministry of Education, with the cooperation of officials of the Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment.
This book examines six "misunderstood" species of animals living in Cyprus, the bird, the spider, the fox, the bat, the snake and the hedgehog, and attempts through simple texts, framed by graphic illustrations, but also a series of creative educational activities and games, to help young and old to remove distortions and misconceptions that prevail in relation to them, seeking to help cultivate respect and reduce the risks of their disappearance.
The book will be given to students of the second, third and fourth grades of primary school and can be used in various ways at school, at home, in the field, etc. providing unique experiences of creative learning and awareness to children and adults, related to the protection of the biodiversity of our country.
The Ministry appeals to the school managements, as they provide for a copy of the book to be given to each student of the second, third and fourth grades.
