On a recent educational field trip in Upper Nilgiris (Western Ghats), over 30 students from a leading IB school in India were quick to recognize the immense problem of human trash in forest areas. Their survey led them to believe that […]
IBDP students from a leading international school visited 2 tribal hamlets in the upper Nilgiris (South India) region to study the culture, religious practices, ceremonies and modern day challenges of The Toda tribe – classified as a Primitive Tribal Group (PTG). […]
One Earth Foundation recently organized an experiential Field excursion IBDP students from one of the leading schools in Mumbai. 30+ enthusiastic students accompanied by 4 teachers participated in this 5 day trip. The theme of the trip was “Exploring the Magnificent Dhauladhars”and […]
24
Oct
2015
The Todas: A photo tour
08
Dec
2014
Arsh: The need for preservation
Toda Architecture: Need for preservation A field study by IB – Diploma students by One Earth Foundation Arsh: The Toda hut is rapidly disappearing from Toda Munds in the Nilgiris. Many villages still have a few remaining huts but most are […]
Students from a leading international school (IB Curriculum) participated in a day long field study module organized by One Earth Foundation. The days activities included a study and understanding of native and exotic species in Nilgiris, Wetlands and their significance, assessment […]
09
Nov
2014
Ethno-medicinal system of the Nilgiri Tribes
Students from a leading Bangalore school attended a workshop on Ethno-medicinal systems of Nilgiri Tribes organized by One Earth Foundation. The objectives were to sensitize students to tribal communities and their unique knowledge systems and to highlight the need to preserve such […]
Students from a leading international school in Mumbai, recently visited the Nilgiris to explore the cultural and natural diversity and wealth of the region. Among the many study modules and activities, our 42 students accompanied by 4 teachers also had the opportunity […]
21
Oct
2013
An introduction to Radio Astronomy
A quiz on astronomy followed by a presentation by Raminder Chowdhary (Managing Trustee) of One Earth Foundation set our visiting students up for the next days visit to the Radio Astronomy Center (RAC) run by the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) […]
One Earth Foundation recently conducted a 4 day educational field excursion for 36 enthusiastic students from a leading International school from Bangalore. Among other study modules and activities, the students got exposed to the livelihood challenges of indigenous communities and the role […]
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