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Back To Green
FunderEuropean Commission
Funder Contribution €60,000.00
Funded underERASMUS+ | Partnerships for cooperation and exchanges of practices | Small-scale partnerships in school education
Project code2022-1-LV01-KA210-SCH-000081038
Open Access mandatePublications: NoResearch data: No
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"<< Background >>Climate change is increasingly acknowledged as a significant challenge for humanity and all life on Earth. The impact of climate change is becoming evident in the life cycles and geographical distributions of global plant species. Certain plants, particularly those native to regions or ecosystems highly susceptible to climate change, face potential risks. Just like all other organisms in the biosphere, medicinal and aromatic plants are not exempt from the repercussions of climate change.Medicinal Herbs are used to cure diseases and enhance general health and wellbeing. However, young people nowadays do not know the potential of simple medicinal plants; they do not realize that some of the most common plants found around them can help them treat many different ailments. So not to forget the power of plants the project Back to Green focuses on educating and developing students’ knowledge of herbs and plants, by carrying out inspection and research in different countries in their endemic conditions. Within the project participants raise their awareness of the climate change effects on Medicinal, Aromatic Antiviral Plants and EU Vegetation and understand their role in preservation of medicinal plants. << Objectives >>With the project, we aim to, create consciousness about biodiversity and vegetation of Europe, raise awareness about climate change effects on medicinal plants and EU vegetation, develop apps, games for students so that they can learn about medicinal and aromatic herbs and their benefits, develop lesson plans and educational activities to support teaching staff on their professions and help them integrate climate change issues into their school curriculum, as well as create a booklet, lesson plans and presentations which can be as a tool for teachers to provide lessons that are related to the topics of vegetation, flora and fauna . Participants will gain green skills and knowledge about climate change. << Implementation >>With the project, we aim to, create consciousness about biodiversity and vegetation of Europe, raise awareness about climate change effects on medicinal plants and EU vegetation, develop apps, games for students so that they can learn about medicinal and aromatic herbs and their benefits, develop lesson plans and educational activities to support teaching staff on their professions and help them integrate climate change issues into their school curriculum, as well as create a booklet, lesson plans and presentations which can be as a tool for teachers to provide lessons that are related to the topics of vegetation, flora and fauna . Participants have gained green skills and knowledge about climate change. Within the project students observed climate change effects on Holly Cross Mountains Geopark. Students learned about endangered and extinct plants and how to use herbs for remedies. They learned about botanical garden’s scientific work. In the follow-up activities students will learn how to prepare their own herbal blends after learning the benefits and importance of mixture amounts.<< Results >>The ""Back to Green"" project achieved several concrete outputs and results aimed at raising awareness about climate change and its effects on medicinal and aromatic plants. Key outputs include lesson plans and educational materials developed to integrate climate change into the curriculum, such as a booklet on medicinal herbs in five languages and a glossary of herbal terms. A project website, Facebook page, and eTwinning project were also created for ongoing collaboration and resource sharing.Students and teachers engaged in hands-on activities, including creating herbal blends and conducting experiments in a chemistry lab, to better understand the medicinal properties of plants and their importance. The project also resulted in the creation of digital games to educate students about herbs and climate change. Additional outputs included articles, presentations, posters, and a YouTube channel focused on herbal tea blends and climate education.By fostering international collaboration, the project enhanced green skills and environmental awareness among participants, encouraging them to create their own small gardens and understand the importance of biodiversity and plant conservation."
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"<< Background >>Climate change is increasingly acknowledged as a significant challenge for humanity and all life on Earth. The impact of climate change is becoming evident in the life cycles and geographical distributions of global plant species. Certain plants, particularly those native to regions or ecosystems highly susceptible to climate change, face potential risks. Just like all other organisms in the biosphere, medicinal and aromatic plants are not exempt from the repercussions of climate change.Medicinal Herbs are used to cure diseases and enhance general health and wellbeing. However, young people nowadays do not know the potential of simple medicinal plants; they do not realize that some of the most common plants found around them can help them treat many different ailments. So not to forget the power of plants the project Back to Green focuses on educating and developing students’ knowledge of herbs and plants, by carrying out inspection and research in different countries in their endemic conditions. Within the project participants raise their awareness of the climate change effects on Medicinal, Aromatic Antiviral Plants and EU Vegetation and understand their role in preservation of medicinal plants. << Objectives >>With the project, we aim to, create consciousness about biodiversity and vegetation of Europe, raise awareness about climate change effects on medicinal plants and EU vegetation, develop apps, games for students so that they can learn about medicinal and aromatic herbs and their benefits, develop lesson plans and educational activities to support teaching staff on their professions and help them integrate climate change issues into their school curriculum, as well as create a booklet, lesson plans and presentations which can be as a tool for teachers to provide lessons that are related to the topics of vegetation, flora and fauna . Participants will gain green skills and knowledge about climate change. << Implementation >>With the project, we aim to, create consciousness about biodiversity and vegetation of Europe, raise awareness about climate change effects on medicinal plants and EU vegetation, develop apps, games for students so that they can learn about medicinal and aromatic herbs and their benefits, develop lesson plans and educational activities to support teaching staff on their professions and help them integrate climate change issues into their school curriculum, as well as create a booklet, lesson plans and presentations which can be as a tool for teachers to provide lessons that are related to the topics of vegetation, flora and fauna . Participants have gained green skills and knowledge about climate change. Within the project students observed climate change effects on Holly Cross Mountains Geopark. Students learned about endangered and extinct plants and how to use herbs for remedies. They learned about botanical garden’s scientific work. In the follow-up activities students will learn how to prepare their own herbal blends after learning the benefits and importance of mixture amounts.<< Results >>The ""Back to Green"" project achieved several concrete outputs and results aimed at raising awareness about climate change and its effects on medicinal and aromatic plants. Key outputs include lesson plans and educational materials developed to integrate climate change into the curriculum, such as a booklet on medicinal herbs in five languages and a glossary of herbal terms. A project website, Facebook page, and eTwinning project were also created for ongoing collaboration and resource sharing.Students and teachers engaged in hands-on activities, including creating herbal blends and conducting experiments in a chemistry lab, to better understand the medicinal properties of plants and their importance. The project also resulted in the creation of digital games to educate students about herbs and climate change. Additional outputs included articles, presentations, posters, and a YouTube channel focused on herbal tea blends and climate education.By fostering international collaboration, the project enhanced green skills and environmental awareness among participants, encouraging them to create their own small gardens and understand the importance of biodiversity and plant conservation."
