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Natural SciencesMusicWaterGeographical sciences
Unit 10

What does the music hide?

What exactly inspired Bedřich Smetana to write his famous symphonic poem Vltava? Listen to a short musical excerpt to…
Natural SciencesGroup workWaterImage cardsGeographical sciences
Unit 10

The creative power of water flow

The velocity of water and the width of the river channel changes over the course of a watercourse, and so does the way…
Natural SciencesWaterUnderstanding textWorksheetGeographical sciencesEcosystem
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 SciencesGroup workWaterImage cardsGeographical sciences
Unit 10

Meanders II.

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 cardsGeographical sciences
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 SciencesArts and CraftsGroup workWaterGeographical sciencesDesigningEcosystem
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…
Natural SciencesArts and CraftsMathematicsGroup workWaterGeographical sciencesDesigningRiver revitalization
  • Design
  • Age 6—11
  • 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…
Historical sciencesNatural SciencesDiscussionImage cardsIndividual workGeographical sciencesLand useHeritageComparative investigations
Unit 02

Shapes and Types of Landscape

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

Different Elements into the Landscape

Students identify and describe landscape features (shapes, colours, elements) and types (natural, rural, urban) using…
Historical sciencesNatural SciencesWritingGroup workBlue-green infrastructurePlantsPresentationDrawingIndividual workGeographical sciencesTechnical sciencesSoilEcosystemBiodiversityField tripPlace-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…
Historical sciencesSocial sciencesGroup workDiscussionImage cardsWorksheetParticipationMapworkEconomical sciencesGeographical sciencesTechnical sciencesRole playBrainstormingDesigningWeatherGreenhouse effectHeat islandMicroclimateEducation for sustainable development
  • Design
  • Age 6—11
  • 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 6—11
  • 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…
Group workGeographical sciencesEuropean landscapesInquiry-based learning
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…
Historical sciencesLanguageWritingGroup workDiscussionCityInfrastructurePerceptionUrbanGeographical sciencesBrainstormingSpatial planning
Unit 13

What makes a city a city?

In this activity, students reflect on what characterizes a city and what differentiates it from other types of…
Historical sciencesLanguageReadingGroup workDiscussionCityInfrastructurePerceptionWaterAgricultureUrbanFoodUnderstanding textWorksheetLiteratureGeographical sciencesRole playBrainstormingWeatherLand useSoilRuralCultureSpatial planningIndustrialDrama / Role playOutdoor activity
Unit 13

Creation of cities

Students learn about the history and development of cities: starting with nomadic societies, through the creation of…
Historical sciencesNatural SciencesArts and CraftsGroup workDiscussionCityInfrastructureUrbanWorksheetGeographical sciencesBrainstormingDesigningLand useSpatial planning
Unit 13

Organically-grown cities

In this activity, students are divided into small groups and attempt to reconstruct the development of an urban…
Historical sciencesNatural SciencesArts and CraftsGroup workDiscussionCityInfrastructureBlue-green infrastructureUrbanImage cardsWorksheetMapworkGeographical sciencesTechnical sciencesBrainstormingDesigningLand useSpatial planningMobilityIndustrial
Unit 13

Urban planning

Students get acquainted with modern trends in urban planning, especially with the concepts of a zone and a 15-minute…
Historical sciencesNatural SciencesArts and CraftsGroup workDiscussionCityInfrastructureBlue-green infrastructureUrbanWorksheetParticipationMapworkDrawingGeographical sciencesTechnical sciencesBrainstormingDesigningLand useHeat islandSpatial planningMobilityOutdoor activity
Unit 13

Mapping the surroundings

Students are divided into groups to map functions of various areas/spaces in their surroundings and mark them on the…
Natural SciencesGeographical sciencesTimeEuropean landscapes
Unit 08

1. A Tale of Millions of Years

Pupils explore in discussion the process how the mountains of Europe was formed.
WorksheetGeographical sciencesIndustrial
Unit 08

2. Humans as Geology and Geomorphology Agent

Pupils look at the landscape as man made environment and explore what materials needs to be extracted from the…
MathematicsWorksheetGeographical sciencesIndustrial
Unit 08

3. The Battle for the Resource Deposits

A simple game engages pupils in a competitive exploration of mineral resources, teaching them about…
Natural SciencesGroup workEconomical sciencesGeographical sciencesRenewable resourcesEducation for sustainable development
Unit 08

5. Life Cycle of a Product

Pupils will arrange cards according to the life cycle of a product and match landscape images to the different…