Promotion of Representations, Knowledge and Environmental Activities in Moroccan Primary Schools

The study aims to promote environmental education in Moroccan primary schools through three
complementary entries; the expansion of students' representations about the environment, the
qualitative improvement of knowledge and activities related to the environment. We conducted a
descriptive correlational study involving four schools from different socio-economic backgrounds. The
results obtained allowed us to identify the principal representations of students on the environment.
Then, we founded a proposal to broaden the range of these representations. In addition, an
environmental knowledge test revealed a significant positive correlation between student performance
and socioeconomic background. We made some recommendations that could improve students'
activities and performance in environmental education. Consequently, reduce the negative
educational impact of social inequalities.