Cross-subject integration of biology and ecology in course work

The aggravation of the ecological situation on a global scale has led to need for greening all areas, i.e. take into account laws and requirements ecology - in sciences, production human activities. However, as subject does not exist modern Russian school. interdisciplinary optional course "Omsk Region My Native Land" helps children broaden their horizons gain knowledge about region, basic environmental concepts patterns. developed elective is an integrated that incorporates foundations various disciplines natural science cycle. purpose motivate schoolchildren acquire new field ecology, biology geography based regional content, stimulate organize educational research activities; form thinking culture among students Increasing level process formation systemic familiarization with