More than 6,000 Kamchatka schoolchildren participate in the project “My Kamchatka is a protected area”
Photo: press service of the Department of Education of the PKGO administration
The implementation of the unique ecological project “My Kamchatka is a Protected area” continues in schools in the capital of Kamchatka, the press service of the Kronotsky Nature Reserve told Kamchatka.Today.
Lessons on specially protected natural areas, protected professions, and an ecological lifestyle were introduced into the educational curriculum of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky schools. The course is taught by students in grades 2, 3 and 5.
The pilot launch of the project started in 2022. In the academic year 2024-2025, 6384 schoolchildren participated in the educational course. The program is aimed at developing the skills of a healthy and safe lifestyle among the younger generation, as well as a responsible attitude towards nature.
The course’s work program includes 15 lessons on the topics of “Biodiversity”, “Protected areas of Kamchatka”, “Man and nature”; as well as 2 classes on project or research activities. Children get acquainted with the world of animals and plants of their native land, unique volcanic landscapes, and unique natural phenomena. All lessons contain photos and videos taken in protected areas.
The educational project “My Kamchatka is a Protected Area” is being implemented with the support of the Kronotsky Nature Reserve, the School of Nature Defenders and the Education Department of the Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky City District Administration.