Based on the NCF 2005, at the national level, Environmental Education is introduced at the elementary education level as Environmental Studies. EVS for classes III to V deals with the study of our environment (physical, biological, social and cultural) with an emphasis on its preservation and conservation. EVS at the elementary level is an integrated subject that draws upon insights from sciences (physical, chemical and biological), social studies (history, geography, civics, etc) and environmental education (protection and conservation). Note:The approach in EVS goes beyond the single-subject approach and helps children to use the contents and methods of science and social sciences and environment to solve environmental problems/issues in future.One of the main focuses of EVS is to expose children to the actual world they live in.The learning situations/experiences of EVS help children to explore and connect with their natural and human-made surroundings.EVS helps children develop their own insights into the functioning of several things or understanding human processes in their environment. Such interactions with their surrounding environment are immensely important in the healthy development of children.Such interactions also enhance childrens learning capabilities by providing concrete learning experiences.The concept of local specificity with global thinking is the key to EVS. Think globally and act locally is a well-known phrase in EVS. The scope of EVS at the elementary level may be summarized as enabling children to:Connect with their natural and human-made environment understandingDevelop a holistic understanding of their environmentDevelop a multidisciplinary perspective to understanding our environmental issues/ problems and appreciate the impact/s of our daily activities on its integrity. Develop favourable attitudes and habits to protect and preserve our environment.Hence, we conclude that, at the primary level, priority is given to Environment while teaching social science.