The book "Myths and Truths about the Animals of Cyprus" was presented today at the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports and Youth. The presentation was attended by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports and Youth Mr. Prodromos Prodromou and the Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment Mr. Kostas Kadis.
The presentation of the contents of the book was held by the Officer of the Biodiversity Branch of the Forestry Department of the Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment Mr. The pedagogical framework of the publication was presented by the Head of the Education Unit for Environment and Sustainable Development, Mrs. Aravella Zachariou.
Regarding the book, it is noted that the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports and Youth (MoEPAN), having as a priority of its policies the issues of environment and sustainable development, has proceeded with the publication of the book "Myths and Truths about the Animals of Cyprus". This publication is the result of the cooperation between the Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment (MARD) and the Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment (MARD). Officials from the Unit for Education for Environment and Sustainable Development (UESD) at the Pedagogical Institute, as well as officials from the MoESD, worked on its publication.
Through simple texts, framed by vivid illustrations and a series of creative educational activities and games, the book examines six "misunderstood" species of animals living in Cyprus, the human bird, the spider, the fox, the bat, the snake and the hedgehog, attempting to help young and old alike in removing distortions and misconceptions about them. Its aim is to help cultivate respect and reduce the risks of their extinction.
The book has been given to all students in grades 2, 3 and 4 of primary schools and can be used in a variety of ways at school, at home, in the field, etc., providing unique creative learning and awareness-raising experiences for young and old alike, related to the protection of our country's biodiversity.
The book has been given to all students in grades 2, 3 and 4 of primary schools and can be used in a variety of ways at school, at home, in the field, etc., providing unique creative learning and awareness-raising experiences for young and old, related to the protection of our country's biodiversity.
It is worth noting that this publication is a typical example of interdisciplinary cooperation between scientists from various fields (biodiversity, nature protection and conservation, environmental education), as well as a joint effort of public institutions and services to produce high quality educational and learning tools.
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