SYNAPSES Evaluated Resources
On this page you can find all resources that have been identified and evaluated by the SYNAPSES consortium. Are you looking for resources specifically for you? Use the filtering system on the left.
For a description of the Aims and Learning Outomes (LO) refer to this page.
Schools go Green
This educational material consists of a multimedia Eco-Glossary based on small stories accompanied by a set of e-learning materials using audio-visual tools, like presentations for students, teacher handbooks and lesson plans. The learning material follows the whole school approach as it involves teachers, teacher educators, school leaders and researchers.
Challenge Based Learning Guide and Toolkit
This Guide to Challenge Based Learning and online toolkit are designed to introduce educators to this student-centred approach to learning in a real world, interdisciplinary way.
Babrunn’s Future: Sustainability in Action
The “Babrunn” resource is a role-playing game where students debate the construction of a water park, balancing environmental, economic, and social factors. It fosters critical thinking, collaboration, and sustainability awareness, allowing students to explore real-world challenges in community planning and democratic decision-making.
Active Classroom Strategies
The Active Classroom Strategies presented by the Junior Cycle for Teachers service in Ireland are student-centred active teaching methodologies designed to support the development of key skills and competencies in students such as ‘Managing Information & Thinking’ and ‘Working with Others’.
Eratosthenes Goes Green
A hands-on activity where students use solar panels to replicate Eratosthenes’ method of measuring the Earth’s circumference while exploring solar energy efficiency, geography, and sustainability.
Action on Global Citizenship
Action on Global Citizenship – A Toolkit for Teachers will support educators to empower their students to become active global citizens in their schools and communities, with a range of activities and resources which align with the National Curriculum whilst using active learning methodologies in an engaging and fun way.
