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Class V students turn into researchers for the British Council biodiversity project
Young ecosystem explorers at Apeejay School, Model Town, study biodiversity through models and real-world connections
Safeguarding biodiversity becomes more meaningful for children when they are able to see how forests, wetlands, deserts, coasts, and rainforests are connected to everyday life. At Apeejay School, Model Town, Class V students of RIDS explored this idea through a British Council project that encouraged them to study ecosystems with curiosity, research, and creative expression.
The activity placed students in the role of young researchers. They studied Indian and global ecosystems by referring to library books and other sources. Their work focused on geography, climate, temperature, and human impact, helping them understand that biodiversity is not an isolated subject. It is shaped by land, weather, living organisms, and human choices.
Learning through research and models
As part of the project, the students became ecosystem explorers and presented their understanding through 3D models. These models showcased India’s forests, deserts, wetlands, and coastal regions, along with the Amazon Rainforest. The format gave students a hands-on way to connect facts with visual learning.
The project also introduced them to food chains, ecological balance, and conservation. By building models and studying ecosystems closely, students could see how one change in nature can affect many living beings. This is often where environmental learning becomes clearer for children. It moves from textbook information to something they can observe, explain, and remember.
Connecting local learning with global concerns
The activity also helped students look beyond familiar surroundings. By studying both Indian ecosystems and the Amazon Rainforest, they were able to connect local biodiversity with wider global challenges.
The project encouraged them to understand that protecting biodiversity is a shared global need. Through research, creativity, and presentation, the students took a small but thoughtful step toward becoming more aware citizens of a greener tomorrow.
