APPLICATION OF THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT APPROACH TO ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION LEARNING TO INCREASE STUDENTS' ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS GRADE 3 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Abstract

Surrounding Natural Environment Education trains students to be close to their  environment. Students learn to apply the theory obtained in class to the actual situation in a  real environment. One of the lessons that can be taught by applying PLAS is learning about  environmental pollution in grade 3 of elementary school. Learning about environmental  pollution is carried out by observing soil and water pollution in the environment around the  school. Students do it in groups and accompanied by the class teacher. Students observe  polluted soil and water and discuss solutions related to the pollution. Students then present in  front of all their class mates the results of the discussions that have been carried out. This  learning will form students who are responsible, train cooperation and concern for the  surrounding environment. Concern for the surrounding environment must be taught to  students as early as possible to give awareness of survival in their environment. Students are  given an understanding and examples of implementing environmental care in a simple way  by observing their immediate environment, namely the school. Learning with the PLAS  approach will train the sensitivity of students' concern for the surrounding environment.