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.

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Active Classroom Strategies

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’.

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Climate Action and Light Pollution Threat (CliC-PoLiT)

Climate Action and Light Pollution Threat (CliC-PoLiT)

The Climate Action and Light Pollution Threat (CliC-PoLiT) project tackles climate change, urban sustainability, and light pollution through interdisciplinary approaches. It empowers students to address real-world environmental issues, fostering problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills. Students share their findings with communities, enhancing societal awareness and engagement.

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Museum of Open Windows

Museum of Open Windows

Museum of Open Windows podcast guides students through their local environment, encouraging them to engage directly with the ecosystem to identify signs of climate change. Photos, sound recordings and videos of their discoveries will create a local exhibition on the impact of climate change.

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Beat the Flood

Beat the Flood

This hands-on STEM project challenges students to design and build model flood-resistant homes while exploring the science behind climate change, sustainable engineering, and disaster resilience. Through teamwork and problem-solving, students develop critical thinking and creativity in addressing real-world environmental challenges.

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Data Explorers: Minecraft Education

Data Explorers: Minecraft Education

Data Explorers is an action-packed learning experience on Minecraft Education, using data skills to protect our planet. Created by World’s Largest Lesson in collaboration with NetApp, the online game lets students use their skills to travel through portals, battle minions, and restore vital knowledge to protect Planet Earth.

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5 Minute Sustainability

5 Minute Sustainability

This series of impactful student-led videos can stimulate interesting discussions, create awareness and empower schools to tackle the climate and nature emergency. Each video is on a new topic and highlights feasible, actionable steps to combat climate change, manage energy, reduce waste and improve biodiversity in your schools.

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