【School Trip SDGs】Thinking about a Future Protecting the Sea and Forests: Okinawa Southern Region Inquiry Fieldwork

• This school trip program offers experiential learning on marine resource issues, forest conservation, and the preservation of local culture. Students will engage in beach cleanups and forest maintenance activities, helping them to view environmental issues as personal responsibilities. Furthermore, they will explore the unique prayer culture and perspectives on nature in Okinawa, delving into the coexistence of humanity and the natural world. After the activities, students will participate in group work to brainstorm actions they can take for the future of the region and the planet.
• Beach Cleanup Experience, Forest Maintenance Experience, SDGs Learning, Nature Observation, Inquiry-Based Learning, Group Work
• This is an inquiry-based fieldwork program where students learn about Okinawa's nature, culture, and environmental issues through hands-on experience. Through beach cleanups and forest maintenance activities, students gain practical knowledge about marine debris, biodiversity, and forest conservation. Additionally, by learning about the history and prayer culture surrounding Sefa-utaki, students explore the relationship between people and nature. After the activities, group work is conducted to share insights and learning, encouraging students to think about actions they can take themselves. This program supports SDGs, inquiry-based learning, and career education, fostering the initiative and collaborative skills of young people with an eye toward the future of society.
• Learning Outcomes: Initiative, Environmental Awareness, Regional Understanding, Collaborative Skills
• This is an inquiry-based fieldwork program where students learn about Okinawa's nature, culture, and environmental issues through hands-on experience. Through beach cleanups and forest maintenance activities, students gain practical knowledge about marine debris, biodiversity, and forest conservation. Additionally, by learning about the history and prayer culture surrounding Sefa-utaki, students explore the relationship between people and nature. After the activities, group work is conducted to share insights and learning, encouraging students to think about actions they can take themselves. This program supports SDGs, inquiry-based learning, and career education, fostering the initiative and collaborative skills of young people with an eye toward the future of society.

Meeting Time:

• 13:00

Meeting Point:

• Umi to Mori no Activity Okinawa Mirai Juku

Address:

• 405-1 Chinen-Kudeken, Nanjo City, Okinawa Prefecture

By Car:

• By Car Approximately 30 minutes from Haebaru-Minami IC via Prefectural Road 86. The parking lot at the top of the hill is convenient.

By Public Transport:

• By Public Transport Get off at Asahibashi Monorail Station, take the Toyo Bus Route 38 (Shikiya Line) to Sefa-utaki Iriguchi Bus Stop, then walk for 10 minutes. Pick-up service from the bus stop is available.