Restless Earth

Beoogde eindgebruiker: Leraar, Lerarenopleider

Leeftijdsgroep: Hoger primair onderwijs; Lager secundair onderwijs

Schoolcurriculum: Science; Social & Environment Science

Thema's en onderwerpen: Environmental Change

Duur: 4-8 hours

Type bron: Game, Lesson Plans

Trefwoorden: Environmental Sciences, Geography, Ecosystem, citizen protection

Talen: English, Greek, Portuguese

Beschrijving

Our beautiful planet is constantly under transformation. Sometimes, changes occur over a very long period of time and we barely note them. Some other times however, transformations are the result of massive and devastating events. In this activity we explore some of Earth’s most intense and overwhelming events; volcanic eruptions, earthquakes and tsunamis. We will reflect on the impact of these natural phenomena on humans and their societies. You will also be challenged to design a citizens’ alert programme in order to raise awareness in the local community and help your municipality in preparing citizens for such events. In this activity students engage in a inquiry-based activity which will allow them to explore natural phenomena. They study the nature of these phenomena and understand the mechanisms that cause them. The activity is designed so that students will develop fundamental skills such as problem solving, critical thinking, communication, creativity and collaboration. Finally, students are invited to become active citizens and propose a citizen’s alert programme for the protection of the local community.

Hoe gebruik je deze bron

Preparation:

Familiarize Yourself with the Content: Review the activity materials to understand the scope and objectives.
Gather Necessary Materials: Ensure you have access to any required resources, such as internet access for online research, materials for presentations, and tools for creating alert programs.

Implementation:

Introduction: Begin by discussing Earth’s dynamic nature and the various natural phenomena that can cause significant changes.
Exploration: Guide students through the study of volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, and tsunamis, focusing on their causes and effects.
Reflection: Encourage students to reflect on the impact of these natural events on human societies and consider historical examples.
Project Development: Challenge students to design a citizen’s alert program tailored to their local community, promoting awareness and preparedness for such events.

Skills Development:

Problem-Solving: Engage students in identifying potential challenges in alerting the community and developing effective solutions.
Critical Thinking: Prompt students to analyze the effectiveness of existing alert systems and consider improvements.
Communication: Facilitate opportunities for students to present their findings and proposed alert programs to peers and possibly local authorities.
Creativity and Collaboration: Encourage group work where students can brainstorm innovative ideas and collaborate on project development.

Community Engagement:

Active Citizenship: Motivate students to implement their alert programs within the local community, fostering a sense of responsibility and civic engagement.

Leerresultaten

Eliciteren van voorkennis en verder ontwikkelen van kennis en begrip van de belangrijkste concepten van Duurzaam Burgerschap, waarbij gevestigde wereldbeelden en waarden in twijfel worden getrokken.
Reflecteren op de praktijk en nationale curricula onderzoeken om mogelijkheden te identificeren om Duurzaamheidsburgerschap op interdisciplinaire manieren te bevorderen en samen te werken met externe belanghebbenden.
Samen de kennis, hulpmiddelen en kaders synthetiseren om onderwijsmateriaal en lesplannen te maken die zijn aangepast aan hun eigen lokale context.

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