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Unit 10

River floodplain

The area of the river floodplain in which the river meanders is essential to the water regime of the landscape. Use…
Natural SciencesReadingWaterUnderstanding textWorksheetGeographical sciences
  • Observe
  • Age 12—15
  • 15 (45) minutes
Unit 10

Erosion, transport and sedimentation

Erosion, transport of materials and sedimentation are the three basic processes behind the formation of river meanders.…
Natural SciencesGroup workWaterImage cardsGeographical sciences
Unit 10

Meanders

A natural watercourse is subject to dynamic changes over time. Use the picture cards to check that we have a good…
Historical sciencesNatural SciencesGroup workWaterImage cards
Unit 10

Natural, artificial or just modified?

Using the picture cards and the accompanying presentation, we try to identify natural atercourses from man-made or…
Historical sciencesNatural SciencesReadingGroup workWaterImage cardsUnderstanding textGeographical sciencesDesigning
Unit 10

Human interventions in the river landscape and their consequences

We will review the reasons why man has intervened in river landscapes and what the consequences of these interventions…
Historical sciencesNatural SciencesArts and CraftsGroup workWaterEcosystem
Unit 10

Changes over time: natural watercourse

In the beginning there was a river that meandered freely through the landscape. Let's go back in time together and…
Historical sciencesNatural SciencesArts and CraftsMathematicsGroup workWaterGeographical sciencesDesigning
Unit 10

Changes over time: watercourse regulation

The first human arrived at the river and began to adapt it to his needs. Using our own river, we test how waterways…
Historical sciencesNatural SciencesArts and CraftsMathematicsGroup workWaterRiver revitalization
  • Design
  • Age 12—15
  • 20 minutes
Unit 10

Changes over time: watercourse revitalisation

Human interference with watercourses has exceeded the sustainable limit. The balance in the landscape is disturbed, the…
Unit 01

Basic knowledge: look and raise awareness for the issue

Starting with looking consciously at the landscape and reflecting the meaning of landscape in your everyday life. Does…
Unit 01

Analysing

The next step involves looking beyond the landscape you see. Why does it look as it does? Which elements is it made up…
  • Design
  • Age 12—15
  • 135 minute (3 school lessons)
Unit 01

Designing

Which other senses are involved in perceiving the landscape (sound, smell, touch, taste, memory, emotion)? Based on the…
Historical sciencesNatural SciencesWritingGroup workDiscussionImage cardsWorksheetIndividual workGeographical sciencesLand useHeritageComparative investigations
Unit 02

Shapes and Types of Landscape

Students identify landscape features (shapes, seasonal colours, elements) and types (natural, rural, urban) across…
Historical sciencesNatural SciencesSocial sciencesWritingGroup workDiscussionPerceptionBlue-green infrastructurePlantsImage cardsWorksheetPresentationGeographical sciencesBrainstormingLand useSoilHeritageEuropean landscapesComparative investigations
Unit 02

Different Elements into the Landscape

Students connect personal emotions to different landscapes, identifying shapes, colours, character, and elements, while…
Historical sciencesNatural SciencesLanguageWritingGroup workDiscussionBlue-green infrastructureImage cardsWorksheetIndividual workGeographical sciencesTechnical sciencesBrainstormingLand useCultureHeritageEcosystemMonumentTimeClimate historyGlobal warmingEducation for sustainable development
Unit 02

Human being, nature, landscape: causes and processes

Students explore landscape observation scales and perspectives (spatial, geographical, etc.), reflecting on the factors…
Arts and CraftsPerceptionDrawingIndividual workTechnical sciencesTimeField tripOutdoor activityExperimental learningPlace-based learning
Unit 02

Observing the Landscape

Students develop drawing skills for landscapes and understand observation scales and perspectives.
Natural SciencesWritingGroup workPerceptionBlue-green infrastructurePlantsWorksheetPresentationDrawingIndividual workGeographical sciencesTechnical sciencesEmotionsSoilEcosystemBiodiversityField tripClimate historyPlace-based learning
Unit 02

Going Through the Landscape

Students explore landscape drawing skills on-site and experience the space/time dynamics of landscapes during field…
Historical sciencesSocial sciencesWritingGroup workDiscussionMapworkGeographical sciencesTechnical sciencesBrainstormingLand useTimeComparative investigationsEducation for sustainable development
Unit 02

Landscape Transformations

Students explore landscape transformations, historical/spatial evolution, and identify critical issues and potentials…
Social sciencesGroup workDiscussionImage cardsWorksheetParticipationMapworkEconomical sciencesGeographical sciencesTechnical sciencesRole playBrainstormingDesigningWeatherGreenhouse effectHeat islandMicroclimateClimate historyEducation for sustainable development
  • Design
  • Age 12—15
  • 45 minutes
Unit 02

A Day as Decision-Makers: Planning the Tomorrow’s Landscape

Students engage in a role-play as decision-makers to grasp local to global impacts, identify landscape vulnerabilities,…
Historical sciencesLanguageSocial sciencesWritingCityPerceptionInterviewUrbanPresentationDrawingIndividual workLiteratureGeographical sciencesTechnical sciencesDesigningRuralSpatial planningTime
  • Design
  • Age 12—15
  • 45 minutes
Unit 02

Landscape Value and the Importance of the Landscape Planning

Students explore the relationships between human and natural systems, envisioning sustainable climate adaptation…
InterviewClimateWeatherInquiry-based learningPlace-based learning
Unit 03

Climate witnesses

The activity raises awareness of extreme weather events and their impact on children’s home landscapes.    
Group workGeographical sciencesEuropean landscapesLearning Station
Unit 03

Climate makes the difference: Stories from European landscapes in different climate zones

The activity will create an understanding of how the climate shapes the different landscapes of Europe and thus…
ClimateGreenhouse effectCarbon emissionsGlobal warmingGreenhouse gasesKnowledge transfer
Unit 03

Introducing the greenhouse effect

The activity provides basic knowledge of the fundamental mechanisms of the greenhouse effect and global warming with…
ClimateWeatherGreenhouse effectCarbon emissionsInquiry-based learningExperimental learningGreenhouse gases
Unit 03

Experiments on climate change and landscape

The activity provides simple experiments through which basic mechanisms of the greenhouse effect, climate change and…
Historical sciencesGroup workWorksheetGeographical sciencesClimate historyEuropean landscapesLearning StationKnowledge transfer
Unit 03

A Journey through Europes climate from past to present

Organised in station learning, the activity provides information that allows pupils to get a comprehensive overview on…