Beat the Flood

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Περιγραφή

The “Beat the Flood” project is an interactive, STEM-focused activity where students explore climate change resilience by designing and constructing flood-resistant buildings.

Students begin by investigating the causes and effects of flooding and the role of sustainable engineering in disaster prevention. They then engage in a hands-on challenge to build model structures using materials that mimic real-world construction techniques.

Through testing and improving their designs, students develop problem-solving, collaboration, and critical thinking skills. The activity encourages discussions on global climate challenges, SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), and innovative engineering solutions.

Teachers can adapt the project to different educational levels, integrating concepts from environmental science, engineering, and social studies.

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Πώς να χρησιμοποιήσετε αυτόν τον πόρο

Teachers introduce students to climate change and flooding using real-world case studies and interactive discussions. Students then research flood-resistant housing and materials before designing and building small-scale models.

The models are tested under simulated flood conditions to evaluate their effectiveness. After testing, students analyze their results, refine their designs, and present their findings, fostering teamwork and problem-solving skills.

The activity concludes with a discussion on disaster resilience, engineering solutions, and the role of science in protecting vulnerable communities.

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Οι πόροι

Το additional information can be found here:

• Beat the flood – Practical Action

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Μαθησιακά αποτελέσματα

• Εφαρμογή μιας σειράς κατάλληλων εργαλείων και πλαισίων για την προώθηση της αειφόρου πολιτειότητας των μαθητών
• Συνθέτουν συνεργατικά τις γνώσεις, τα εργαλεία και τα πλαίσια για να δημιουργήσουν εκπαιδευτικό υλικό και σχέδια μαθημάτων προσαρμοσμένα στο δικό τους τοπικό πλαίσιο.
• Ανάπτυξη και εφαρμογή κριτηρίων αξιολόγησης για την αξιολόγηση της αειφόρου πολιτειότητας των μαθητών.
• Μέσω δραστηριοτήτων εργαστηρίων και κοινοτήτων πρακτικής, ανάπτυξη ικανοτήτων και δράσης ως εκπαιδευτές και ηγέτες της Αειφόρου Πολιτειότητας.

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Πράσινες ικανότητες

• Ενσάρκωση βιώσιμων αξιών: Valuing Sustainability; Supporting Fairness
• Αγκαλιάζοντας την πολυπλοκότητα στη βιωσιμότητα: Συστημική σκέψη; Κριτική σκέψη; Διαμόρφωση προβλημάτων
• Οραματιζόμενοι βιώσιμα μέλλοντα: Futures Literacy; Exploratory Thinking

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SDGs