Some beneficial effects on the physical heath and academic achievement of middle years secondary school students through studying environmental ethics
Abstract
Some of the results from a case study at a small international school in Thailand indicate a possible relationship between increased naturalistic intelligence, physical health and subsequent academic performance. These rises follow the introduction of an Environmental Ethics and Renewable Energy Education programme into the curriculum for middle years students. The health estimations are from Body Mass Index and records of students seeking medical attention. The tools to assess naturalistic intelligence are statistically validated and the results from subsequent International General Certificate of Secondary Education are analysed. There is a suggestion for a possible causal link, although this is not proven.