Architecture - a journey through time and space

"The project ""Architecture - a journey through time and space"" involves observation of architectural objects in various places in Europe around which project activities have been developed, including exercises in the design and construction of architectural objects, mathematical exercises, ICT (including programming and 3D printing) and English language learning. Visits to places of particular scientific or cultural value (museums, science centers, architectural facilities) are also planned. Between the mobilities a course of activities concerning mathematics, ICT (with 3D programming and printing) and foreign language learning will take place. There are also plans to visit places of special scientific or cultural value (museums, science centers, archaeological monuments). Between the mobilities in the partner countries a series of tasks related to new technologies (film making, presentations, 3D programming, etc.), lectures, lessons and exhibitions connected with the subject of architecture, as well as more broadly to science, culture and literature are planned. The goals of the project are an innovative approach to teaching and learning the sciences. Through an interesting topic of architecture and precisely planned interdisciplinary exercises, we want to motivate students to learn the sciences, choose them in external examinations and to further development in this field at technical universities, which prevents early school leaving and unemployment. In addition, the project assumes equal opportunities in access to high-level education for young people from small villages and towns, in difficult economic and social situation as well as girls. The aim of the project activities and visits in different countries is also to interest students in common European scientific and cultural heritage, to increase European awareness and to develop new, innovative teaching methods at the level of teachers and, more broadly, institutions. All schools will develop through international cooperation and exchange of experience. The project will directly engage 144 students aged 15-19 and 12 teachers from 6 partner countries, however, the impact of the project will be much greater, because the results will be disseminated in local societies and presented in the media. The schools will select the participants according to recruitment regulations assuming an equal number of men and women in the project. All project activities, both substantive and organizational, will be evaluated on a regular basis in order to ensure a high quality of the project, which is to lead to the achievement of the objectives. Evaluation will be carried out in many ways through surveys, observations, teachers’ meetings, problem monitoring, formulating conclusions and looking for solutions. The project also assumes the dissemination of its results. It will have its own logo and a website, the results of all the research will be published on educational platforms and in social media. All of the project products (brochures, dictionaries, models, teaching aids, etc.) will be available in classrooms and school libraries after the completion of the project activities for all students and teachers of the schools. We plan to organize exhibitions, lectures and lessons in cooperation with universities or museums for students of the participating schools. The description of the project will be available on school websites or social portals and showcases in school buildings. Both the whole teaching staff and the students’ parents will be informed in detail about the planned and implemented activities. We predict that the project will bring many long-term benefits for students, teachers and schools directly participating in the project, but it will also positively affect other institutions (other schools and research centers), parents and local communities. Schools will establish long-term cooperation with local universities - lectures, programming workshops. We plan a rise in the number of girls in science classes (and maintenance of this state), an increase in the number of students choosing science subjects in the high school exams, an increase in the number of students choosing mathematics, computer science and physics at the extended level during school leaving exams."