Eco Art Galleries

<< Background >>We created this project based on the observation that people were less sensitive to nature that surrounds them. This disconnection from the environment has a negative impact on human relations. As a result, people are less tolerant and live in more individualistic societies.Since pupils and parents are active members of the consumer society it has naturally led us to look for solutions and reflect on the problem in the field of education.Aim of education for sustainable development is to develop sensitive individuals who adopt responsible behaviour towards the planet, but we are nonetheless seeing a degradation of the environment.During interviews with students, it was noticed that they need to acquire concepts such as “green” and sustainability. It was also observed that in order to increase their ability to protect the environment, we need to lead them to an ecologically sustainable life.To help them to understand that nature is present at every stage of human history and that it contributes to our emotional needs and the needs of humanity.The three main needs we have identified are :1-developing environmentally-friendly citizens2-develop cultural skills,3-develop artistic, linguistic and digital skills<< Objectives >>Get pupils involved in studying the environment and fighting against climate change, by giving them a greater awareness of and respect for the environment.Create links with ecology by revealing cultural elements of world history, past and present, as there are many of them based on ecology in mankinds’ history. Reminding these elements is a duty for educational institutions and the best way of showing that nature and environment are indispensable to our lives.All activities carried out underline the importance of protecting nature, help to encourage the fight for environmental protection, by allowing digital learning by pupils that includes elements of recycling and sustainability. The aim is to contribute to prevent environmental problems and to train pupils to be sensitive and respectful towards nature.The aim of the project is to show the link between the history of humanity and the environment through the discovery of the partners' past cultural assets, thereby raising awareness of environmental issues.The multilingual cultural assets of the participants are intended to benefit multilingualism and thus enrich the programmes by comparing environmental education and ecological concepts in different school education systems.<< Implementation >>E-EncyclopediaAnalysis of education systems and school curricula related to environmental and climate change. Looking for artists who have worked on planet protection.Endemic PlantsResearch about endemic plants of the participant countries, discovering their evolution in conjunction with climate change and pollutants.Discovery of GreenObservation of plants and natural elements. Workshops led by environmental researchers to understand the greenhouse effect, climate change and their consequences. The pupils worked together to come up with possible solutionsDigital Guides on Plants CareResearch and discussions on plants : living conditions, growth to in order to create beautiful gardens or to bring more green into schools.Recycling from WasteA survey was carried out in schools to determine the level of awareness of the concepts of waste and recycling. The results identified the most important types of waste, which the pupils used to design flower pots or artistic objects to recover and reduce them.Ecologic Art GalleryExhibitions in schools and virtual productions and visits to share cultural heritage and show the importance of nature throughout the evolution of human history.<< Results >>Pupils took part in experimental activities related to recycling and reusing useless objects. They also had the chance to carry out scientific experiments to understand climate change and its consequences, led by climate researchers. Back at their schools, they shared their knowledge with their friends and classmates to raise awareness about protecting the planet, recycling and creating new useful or artistic objects from used materials.In this way they actively participated in not throwing and reusing materials.An environmental group was created with the participation of many pupils. In addition, all schools became more environmentally friendly and students learned more about the culture and discovered nature in poetry, art, literature and music. Participants created and kept good friendships and visited each other's country in order to see and get familiar with the local environment and nature (host families). The schools maintained their gardens or flower pots made from recycled materials, and new coming fresh pupils were very enthusiastic in keeping these green spaces and developing recycling.