The purpose of this study was to develop an environmental education program for creative
activities in the lower grades of elementary school. The methods of this study were literature
review, evaluation of elementary environmental education experts, and a field test. In addition,
a qualitative analysis was also conducted to complement the quantitative analysis through
portfolios, observations, and interviews.
The results of this study are as follows. First, the development of the curriculum design
model was based on a theory of an environmental education program which uses creative
activities. Second, the post-test was more effective in prompting a pro-environmental attitude
compared to the pre-test. Third, the students were concerned and interested in the
environmental learning, and they demonstrated positive attitudes and participation toward the
environment and environmental problems. The creative activities for this environmental
education program indicated an ability to promote active learning participation and various
positive actions.
In conclusion, this environmental education program for creative activities had a positive
effect on the pro-environmental attitude of the lower grade elementary school students. It is
therefore suggested, as a follow-up activities, that more intensive research related this study be
conducted, linking both teaching and learning methods.