Chilgok National Forest Center Showcases Forestry Education on SBS

Experiencing Science and Social Studies Knowledge from Textbooks Directly in the Forest

The National Chilgok Forest Center in Chilgok County, North Gyeongsang Province, has introduced a forestry education program where students can explore science and social studies knowledge learned in the classroom directly in the forest.

The National Chilgok Forest Center, part of the Korea Forest Welfare Institute under the Korea Forest Service, announced that forest education activities incorporating elementary school curriculum achievement goals were broadcast on SBS's "Children's Inquiry Life" on August 14, 2026.

The broadcast showcased students directly experiencing curriculum content in the forest, such as comparing coniferous and broad-leaved trees, conducting photosynthesis experiments, and observing the characteristics of leaves.

One participating student commented, "It was beneficial to experience in the forest what I had only learned in books."

Woojin Lee, Director of the Forest Center, stated, "I hope this serves as an opportunity to broaden the scope of learning by connecting the classroom and the forest," adding, "We will continue to expand curriculum-linked forest education to ensure that learning for young people leads to the forest."

It is expected that hands-on education outside the classroom, where children can directly see and touch in the forest, will increase their curiosity and enhance learning outcomes at the same time.

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