DEEP DISCOVERY
PROJECT

Ocean Literacy in Schools

Ιστοσελίδα

Περιγραφη:

 
Deep Discovery is a 30-month Erasmus+ funded project that aims to promote ocean literacy in schools by bringing the wonders of the deep sea to the classroom. 
 
Deep Discovery is an Erasmus+ funded project that aims to cultivate a profound understanding of the deep sea among high school students and foster the next generation of ocean stewards. Through a comprehensive suite of educational resources and interactive tools, the project offers a unique and engaging learning experience. 
 
Five meticulously designed online courses will guide students through an exploration of diverse deep-sea habitats, showcasing the fascinating biodiversity and ecological processes that occur within these hidden realms. Furthermore, students will have the opportunity to actively participate in ongoing scientific research using the innovative BIIGLE PARTY citizen science tool, enabling them to analyze real data and contribute to meaningful discoveries. 
 
To support educators in implementing these exciting learning experiences, Deep Discovery provides comprehensive handbooks and fosters a vibrant online community where educators and marine researchers can connect, collaborate, and share resources. By promoting inquiry-driven learning and hands-on research, Deep Discovery seeks to inspire a lifelong appreciation for the ocean and its profound importance to our planet.

Δραστηριοτητες:

 

  • Developing and piloting five online courses for high school students. Each course will cover a unique deep-sea habitat and will be translated into partner languages,
  • Developing a new citizen science tool called BIIGLE PARTY. This tool will allow students to conduct deep-sea research and contribute to ongoing inquiries,
  • Creating a professional network for educators and marine researchers. This network will provide a forum for discussion and collaboration,
  • Developing two handbooks. One handbook will be for educators and will provide guidance on how to use the BIIGLE PARTY tool in the classroom.
    The other handbook will be for marine researchers and will provide guidance on how to engage with schools and participate in citizen science projects,
  • Hosting a 3-day Learning, Teaching, and Training Event (LTTR) in Vilanova i la Geltru, Spain. This event will bring together educators and marine researchers from across Europe to pilot the project’s courses and tools,
  • Organizing national multiplier events in each partner country. These events will disseminate the project’s results to a wider audience.

Αποτελεσματα:

 

  • Five online courses for high school students: Each course will cover a unique deep-sea habitat, including the Aegean Sea, Spanish coastal habitats, Arctic marine ecosystems, Norwegian Fjords, and extreme environments like cold water seeps,
  • BIIGLE PARTY citizen science tool: This online tool will allow students to analyze marine images and contribute to ongoing research,
  • Two handbooks: One for marine researchers on how to engage with schools in citizen science projects, and one for educators on how to use the BIIGLE PARTY tool in the classroom,
  • Deep-discovery.org platform: This website will host the project’s outputs and provide a space for educators and researchers to connect,
  • Deep Discovery Discord community: This online community will provide a forum for educators and marine researchers to discuss the project and collaborate,
  • Social media content: The project will produce infographics, short clips, and videos to promote ocean literacy and the project’ s activities,
  • Interactive map: This map will showcase marine citizen science initiatives for schools around the world,
  • Policy recommendations: The project will develop policy recommendations to promote the use of marine citizen science in European schools.

Εταιροι:

 

  1. Interchange Non-Profit gUG (INCH),
  2. UNIVERSITAET BIELEFELD – Germany,
  3. Archipelagos, Institute of Marine Conservation – Greece,
  4. Athens Lifelong Learning Institute – Greece,
  5. UNIVERSITAT POLITECNICA DE CATALUNYA – Spain,
  6. AGENCIA ESTATAL CONSEJO SUPERIOR DEINVESTIGACIONES CIENTIFICAS – Spain,
  7. Neue Oberschule Gröpelingen – Germany,
  8. UNIVERSITETET I TROMSOE – NORGES ARKTISKE UNIVERSITET – Norway,
  9. Stiftelsen Tromsø International School – Norway,
  10. INS JOAQUIM MIR – Spain,
  11. PDE North Aegean – Greece.

Περισσοτερες Πληροφοριες

Διαρκεια Εργου:

2024 - 2026

Προγραμμα Χρηματοδοτησης:

Erasmus+, Key Action 02

Ετικετες:

Sustainability, Climate Change, Environmental Degradation, Innovation, Blended Learning, Micro-credentials

Επικοινωνια:

kkarzis@athenslifelonglearning.gr

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