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1. Environmental Pollution Awareness

2. Awareness about environmental pollution and involving in activities to address it can have a positive impact on understanding and behavior towards the environment.

3. Clean-up campaigns : Organizing a community or school-based clean-up event where we can pick up litter from parks, beaches, or other public spaces. This hands-on activity helps to understand the importance of waste disposal and how littering affects the environment.

4. Recycling projects: Collecting recyclable materials like paper, plastic, and glass, and teach them how to sort and recycle these items properly. We can create a recycling station at home or school to make it cleaner and healthier.

5. Upcycling workshops: By organizing workshops we can learn to repurpose waste materials creatively. We can turn old bottles into flower pots, create art from scrap paper, or make jewelry from discarded materials.

6. Gardening: Help plant trees, flowers, or even small vegetable gardens. This activity not only improves the local environment but also teaches about the importance of green spaces and biodiversity.

7. Composting: We can learn about composting and start a compost pile or bin at home or in the school. This way, they can learn to reduce organic waste and create nutrient-rich soil for plants.

8. Nature walks and observations: Take on nature walks to observe the local flora and fauna. Have discussions about how pollution affects wildlife and the ecosystem.

9. Awareness campaigns: Involve in creating posters, flyers, or short videos that can raise awareness about environmental pollution and its consequences. We can distribute these materials in the community or share them online.

10. Water Conservation Teaching ourselves about the importance of water conservation. Turn off taps when not in use, fix leaks, and avoid wasting water during everyday activities.

11. Energy-Saving Initiatives Learn and follow energy-saving practices such as turning off lights and electronic devices when not needed. We can also learn about the importance of using energy-efficient appliances.

12. Eco-friendly crafts: We can use eco-friendly and sustainable materials for art projects. We can create crafts using recycled or natural materials.

13. Role-playing and storytelling: Engage in role-playing or storytelling activities that highlight the impact of pollution and appropriate actions can be taken to make a positive change.

14. Guest speakers and field trips Invite to environmental experts or conservationists to talk to about pollution and sustainable practices. Field trips can be organized to eco-friendly places, recycling centers, or wildlife reserves.

15. What is noise pollution? Noise is defined as unwanted sound. Noise Pollution is an excess of annoying degree of sound coming from a particular area. Examples – Traffic or Aeroplane engines.

16. How is it measured? A decibel is used for the measurement of noise. 1 db is the faintest sound that a person can hear. Sounds that are 85 db or above can cause permanent damage to your ears.

17. What are the types of noise pollution? Noise pollution broadly falls under two categories – Natural and Man–made.

18. What comes under natural noise? Noise or sound from the wind, rain, storms, trees, birds, animals are all natural sounds.

19. What are man-made sounds? Noise or sounds from engines, construction, traffic, blaring speakers are all man-made sounds.

20. Am I adding to noise pollution? Do you listen to your television so loudly that your neighbors can hear? Do you play your music system at home or in the car for people outside to hear? On Festivals use of   noisy bombs and fiery crackers  at night? Be aware of the level at which you speak at home. Try a fun game of sign language, then whispers then normal conversation and then shouting to see the different effects of noise on people around you. Observe sound around you when you are out with your parents. While driving by a hospital see if people take care and not honk and blow the horn or do they ignore that and honk away? Is that appropriate?

21. How to stop adding to noise pollution? Set the volume of your television to the point where it is only audible to you and not to your neighbours . The music system in your car should not be loud for the people outside to hear. Avoid lighting noisy  bombs and firecrackers during festivals. Be aware of the level of volume at which you speak at home. While out with parents, make sure they avoid honking or blowing the horn of the vehicle when not needed.

22. What do you think? You could do your bit and make sure your mom or dad do not honk while going by a hospital. Not only is noise distracting but it can create stress and health issues. Find out more about this for yourself and make an activity or project around it.

23. Climate change is happening and nearly every child in the world will be affected. Talking about climate change with our own children can feel hard for many parents. It’s natural to want to protect kids from harm and worry. But if your child is a certain age, chances are they are already hearing about climate change, whether at school, online or from their friends. Unsurprisingly, children can feel many emotions about climate change, such as being anxious, frightened, sad and angry, which are very natural reactions to something as uncertain and devastating as climate change. While you can’t solve climate change for your child, you can help them discover the facts, know that they are not alone and find ways to take action. Here are some tips on how to have an honest and hopeful conversation about climate change without ignoring the reality and scale of the issue.

24. 1. Do your homework No one has all the answers about climate change and it’s okay if you don’t either. There are many reliable resources available online including talks, videos and articles that can help you brush up on the science. NASA has some great  child-friendly resources  on the topic. Speak with other parents to find out how they approach the topic with their children. Remember: It’s okay if you can’t answer all the questions your child might have – take it as an opportunity to discover the answers together.

25. 2. Listen To start the conversation about climate change with your child, find out what they already know and how they feel about the topic. You might be surprised by how much your child already knows and can express. Use it as a chance to listen to their fears and hopes for the planet. Give them your full attention and don’t dismiss or try to minimize any worries they have. Let them know that they can always come to you to talk about anything.

26. 3. Use simple science You know your child best, so make sure the information is appropriate for them. A good starting point can be to find ways to relate climate change to their daily lives and explore the basic facts together. For example: “Humans are burning fossil fuels like coal and oil to run cars, fly planes and light homes. These all release greenhouse gases into the atmosphere that wrap around the planet like a bubble, making the climate hotter. A hotter planet means changes in weather, such as more floods and more storms. As the planet gets warmer, the polar ice caps melt and sea levels rise. It’s a serious problem, but many scientists and lots of young people are working hard to find solutions and make positive changes. And there are many things we can do as well.” Pictures, maps and videos can help to visualize the issue and make it more tangible. A great resource to explore is  Climate Visuals , which has compiled a library of images on the topic, from climate impacts to climate solutions.

27. 4. Go outside! Try to expose your child to nature as much as possible. Encouraging them to play outside helps nurture their enjoyment of and respect for nature. When you’re outside together pause and point out interesting sights, whether it’s a tree, a cloud, a cobweb or a bird. The simple act of slowing down and taking the time to appreciate nature can help children to develop a curiosity and wonder for the natural world. Plant seeds together to see how something grows from nothing.

28. 5. Focus on solutions For every problem you discuss, try to show a solution. Explore with your child examples of people who are working on ways to address climate change. Discuss positive and inspiring stories you see on the news or in your own community. Talk about what steps you are taking as a family, such as reducing waste in your home, saving water, recycling, or switching off unused lights and appliances. This helps to reinforce the idea that everyone can do something to help address climate change. Discuss ideas for other measures you can take as a family or in the community. Could you choose to walk or bike rather than take a car? Could you plant a tree?

29. 6. Empower action Young people around the world are taking climate action into their own hands and to the  doorstep of governments . Others are building new ways to use energy more efficiently, sharing solutions on social media and walking in weekly climate marches. Let your child know that many young people are standing up for our planet and they can too. If they show interest, introduce them to stories of climate change activists.

30. World's Largest Lesson Knowing about and hearing from young people will help your child feel less alone and more empowered to take action themselves. Be open to what your child has to say about the climate movement and the role they want to play in it. Tools for young climate activists>> Be careful not to seem like you are forcing this path on them, which can inadvertently cause feelings of being overwhelmed, anxious or weighed down by responsibility. Let them come to you if they want to engage more actively, and stress the importance of tackling climate change being a global responsibility that starts with local action. The first conversation might be difficult, but it is important to keep them going. Ongoing communication is critical around an issue that shapes the future of every child.