Panasonic Student Eco Citizenship Project!　Preparing your independent research project with your Eco Picture Diary 　Let’s get out and take eco-action!

Here is how you can use your Eco Picture Diary to do your independent research project! Here is how you can use your Eco Picture Diary to do your independent research project!

1. Reason you became interested in eco-action

Briefly describe when, where, and why you became
interested in eco-action. (Eco Picture Diary page ▼)

2. Your eco-action plan

Think about possible kinds of eco-action.
Then investigate them and decide which you will do. (Eco Picture Diary page ▼)

3. Activities and recording

Keep a daily record of what you did, how it turned out,
and what you thought of it.
If you just looked into an eco-action, you can write about that too.
Use your diary entries, drawings, and photos to describe
your activities in an easy-to-understand way. (Eco Picture Diary page ▼)

4. Your thoughts and reflections concerning your eco-action

After doing your eco-action, summarize your overall impressions,
your discoveries, and any areas needing improvement.
Write about any future eco-actions you want to try. (Eco Picture Diary page ▼)

5. References

Provide information on the references you consulted, such as the titles,authors,
and publishers of books you used and the URLs of websites you visited. (Eco Picture Diary page ▼)

Let’s get started with your Eco Picture Diary! Let’s get started with your Eco Picture Diary!

Start by filling in the diary’s spaces in order. If there are any parts you’re not sure of now, you can look them up and write them in later.

The Eco Picture Diary’s cover

Print out the Eco Picture Diary (PDF) you downloaded! Then begin by entering your theme, grade, and name!
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Activity record pages ★There are pages for seven days of activity!

Record your activities each day with drawings (photos) and written descriptions. Photocopy and use as many additional pages as you need!
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Page for describing your reason for becoming interested in eco-action and your plan

The important thing is to clearly describe why you became interested in eco-action and your eco-action plan!
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Page for recording your activities as well as your thoughts and reflections concerning your eco-action

Describe your eco-actions. Then summarize your thoughts and any areas needing improvement that you found. You’re almost done!
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References page

On the last page, write down the books and materials that you used as references. You’re done! Now read through your diary again to make sure you haven’t forgotten anything.
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So now you know how to keep an Eco Picture Diary, right? If there is still something you’re unsure of or have trouble writing about, go back to the first page and read again! So now you know how to keep an Eco Picture Diary, right? If there is still something you’re unsure of or have trouble writing about, go back to the first page and read again!

Keep your own Eco Picture Diary! 　Download Keep your own Eco Picture Diary! 　Download

Do you see what eco-action is all about?
Why not do a little investigating and take action yourself!
And then write about your activities in an Eco Picture Diary!
If you are serious about it and put in the effort, your diary can be a useful part of your independent research project. Give it your best shot!

Download the Eco Picture Diary and start keeping your own diary! ★ There are pages for recording seven days of activity!