Eco-literacy refers to the understanding and awareness of the natural systems that make life on Earth possible. It involves understanding the principles of ecology, recognizing and comprehending interconnections between living and non-living elements, and realizing how human actions can impact these systems. Eco-literacy also entails understanding sustainable living and development, including comprehension of resource usage and its environmental effects. If taught appropriately, it can lead to transformational change and repair of the damage we humans have done to this Earth.

Questions To Consider

What would you add to this explanation of Eco-literacy?

What are your thoughts on the teaching of this topic in schools? Is it a topic that should be addressed?

If the current structure of the curriculum taught in schools is not changed, where in the curriculum do you see it being taught? Should it be taught as a separate topic or introduced across all classes, like reading and writing?