ERIC Number: EJ1458447
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2025
Pages: 14
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ISSN: ISSN-1350-4622
EISSN: EISSN-1469-5871
What Can Children Do with the Anthropocene?
Environmental Education Research, v31 n2 p231-244 2025
The Anthropocene is a geo-stratigraphic unit of the upper Earth's layers, impacted by human disturbances, but also humankind's historical record, and children's place to live on. It is an unfinished narrative. This study explores how garden and soil-related activities with kindergarten children, guided by well-informed teachers, may have the potential to overcome some gaps of understanding of complex, interrelated concepts related to the Anthropocene and regenerative gardening. Within a framework of environmental citizenship, this qualitative study uses interdisciplinary, interactive and participatory approaches to explore inquiry-based activities based on observations, conversations, photos and videos. As participants in related processes, children may gradually develop garden skills, ecological knowledge and understanding of scientific concepts. The study may empower children and their teachers to contribute actively and positively to the ongoing narrative of the Anthropocene; to a more sustainable formation of the Earth's upper layer; and to countering climate change.
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Kindergarten, Sustainable Development, Environmental Education, Gardening, Soil Science, Conservation (Environment), Outdoor Education, Experiential Learning, Adventure Education, Interdisciplinary Approach, Student Development, Skill Development, Scientific Concepts, Ecological Factors, Teacher Empowerment, Student Empowerment
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Early Childhood Education; Elementary Education; Kindergarten; Primary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Norway
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