Abstract
In order to introduce the viewpoint of sustainability into the science curriculum of a senior high school, the author designed and applied a program that mainly included opportunities to participate in the conservation of the local natural environment. Through practice, the purposes of the program, which were ‘appreciation of biodiversity preservation’, ‘development of intentions and abilities to conserve the natural environment’, ‘cultivation of awareness about nature in the locality’ and ‘changes in environmental ethics’ were all attained to some degree. Furthermore, a survey of students’ consciousness revealed the following: 1. Experience of conservation activities motivated the participants to take part in subsequent activity. 2. Tree planting activities fostered a sense of intergenerational ethics. 3．Learning about biodiversity in the field influenced existing values of nature. 4. Cooperation with local environmental resources functioned effectively to change the students’ consciousness about nature.
