A Green School is a Healthy School

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Descrição

The main goal of this learning scenario is to help students realize that the school environment, where they spend a lot of time, is very important for their health, well-being, concentration and studying efficiency. The aim is also to help students become more conscious about the natural environment’s impact on their health. To do so, the first action would be to measure certain air-quality parameters at school. A brainstorming activity will then take place. The students will discuss how to improve air quality at school and then further debate on how they could make school spaces greener. If needed, they could set up a green-wall concept for their school, and eventually build it. Nature-based solutions (NBS) are solutions that are inspired and supported by nature, which are cost-effective, simultaneously provide environmental, social and economic benefits and help build resilience. Such solutions bring more, and more diverse, nature and natural features and processes into cities, landscapes, and seascapes, through locally adapted, resource-efficient and systemic interventions. Nature-based solutions must therefore benefit biodiversity and support the delivery of a range of ecosystem services.

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How to use this resource

Get Ready:

• Learn about Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) using the materials provided.

• Gather supplies like CO2 sensors and tools for brainstorming.

Teach the Basics:

• Explain how the environment affects health and introduce NBS.

• Show how air quality impacts well-being.

Engage Students:

• Work in groups to discuss ways to improve air quality at school.

• Build or use a CO2 sensor to measure air quality.

Find Solutions:

• Brainstorm ideas like adding plants or creating a green wall.

• Plan and design a project to make the school greener.

Share and Improve:

• Discuss findings and get feedback using tools like Mentimeter.

• Work together to refine ideas and involve the community if possible.

Take Action:

• Build the green projects and monitor the results.

• Encourage students to share their work and keep improving the school environment

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Os recursos

A Green School is a Healthy School PDF:

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Resultados da aprendizagem

• Obter conhecimentos prévios e aprofundar o conhecimento e a compreensão dos conceitos-chave da Cidadania para a Sustentabilidade, desafiando as visões do mundo e os valores estabelecidos.
• Aplicar uma série de ferramentas e quadros adequados para promover a Cidadania para a Sustentabilidade dos estudantes
• Refletir sobre a prática e examinar os programas curriculares nacionais para identificar oportunidades de promover a Cidadania para a Sustentabilidade de forma interdisciplinar e envolver as partes interessadas externas.

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Competências verdes

• Incorporar valores sustentáveis: Valuing Sustainability; Promoting Nature
• Abraçar a complexidade na sustentabilidade: Critical Thinking
• Perspectivas de futuros sustentáveis: Adaptability
• Agir em prol da sustentabilidade: Ação colectiva

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