The school project, “Exploring Castro Verde Biosphere and SDG’s” which aims to provide students with a deep understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), focusing specifically on SDG 15 – Life on Land. This project is designed to immerse students in the study of our local biosphere reserve (Natural Sciences curriculum, 5th grade), allowing them to identify native and invasive animals and plants, and to understand the importance of preserving our natural habitats.
Our primary goals for this project are to:
• Understand the SDGs: Give students a comprehensive understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals, with an emphasis on SDG 15 – Life on Land.
• Identify Native and Invasive Species: Engage students in identifying and studying the native and invasive species within our local biosphere reserve.
• Promote Green Skills: Foster essential green skills among students, including:
o Valuing sustainability and nature’s diversity
o Systems thinking
o Critical thinking and problem framing
o Futures literacy
o Adaptability
o Political agency
o Collective action
o Individual initiative
We will employ an Inquiry-Based Learning approach, where in each lesson students will be encouraged to ask questions, conduct investigations, and build their understanding through hands-on activities and collaborative projects. This active learning methodology ensures that students are not only passive recipients of information but active participants in their educational journey, because it will allow students to develop essential green skills while exploring and engaging with the theme of sustainability and biodiversity.
