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.
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.
Discovery Trail Platform
Discovery Trail, through its “Avastusrada” app, streamlines outdoor learning by combining technology with exploration. This tool allows teachers to create engaging educational trails for various age groups using quizzes, open questions, and photo challenges. Real-time tracking, data download, and easy customization make environmental education more interactive and effective.
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’.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
