Keep Calm and Go Solar

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About the project

Fossil fuels have, and continue to, play a dominant role in global energy systems. But they also come with several negative impacts. When fossil fuels are burned, they release large amounts of carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas, into the air. Greenhouse gases trap heat in our atmosphere, causing global warming. They are also a major contributor to local air pollution, which is estimated to linked to millions of premature deaths each year. As low-carbon sources of energy nuclear and renewable, become readily available, the world needs to rapidly transition away from fossil fuels.
The aim of the project “Keep calm and go solar“ is to encourage students to think about how they can contribute to reducing global warming.
This project is directed at secondary school students aged 16 – 19 based on cooperative work between the schools, they will prepare presentations, games, etc. and finally work will be the common book.
The project should lasts from 16. October until the end of May.

AIMS

Encourage students to explore and think about solar energy. Familiarizing students with the work of solar cells, wind turbines, water power etc.
To develop digital and technology-based competences,
To develop literacy,
To develop multilingualism,
To develop cooperative skills working in group,
To develop Interpersonal skills, and the ability to adopt new competences,
To develop Active citizenship,
To develop cultural awareness and expression.

WORK PROCESS

A1. October Creation of international working groups. Tools (Blogger, Symbaloo).
A2. October Deciding the dissemination plan for sharing good experiences. Tools (Padlet).
A3. October Getting to know each other. Tools (Voki).
A4. November Presentations of our school, city and country. Each international group create a common presentation using the tool (Genially)
A5. December Logo contest. Each participant should propose a logo for our project and vote for the best. Tools (Canva, Desygner, Befunky, Kizoa, Shotclip, Video Tool Box, Twin poll)
A6. February Ask students to think about how COVID-19 might help us win the fight against climate change. Tools (Genially, Prezi, Microsoft Sway, H5P etc.)
A7. March Ask students to present the potential of renewable energy in their country. Tools (Genially).
A8. April Final activity, Presenting a work and writing a common book using MadMagz.
A9. Video-conference (Adobe Connect), Evaluation and Dissemination. Create a common project presentation.

EXPECTED RESULTS

Increasing student’s awareness about the importance of switching to renewable energy sources.
Getting to know with the work of photovoltaic cells, wind turbines, waterpower etc. To be aware of the potential negative consequences of climate change and what to do in order to mitigate those consequences.
To improve digital and technology-based competences,
To improve literacy,
To improve English language,
To improve Interpersonal skills, and the ability to adopt new competences,
To improve cooperative skills working in group,
To make new friends,
Final product will be a common book MadMagz and public Twinspace.

COURSE PARTICIPANT MAP