The European SUSTAIN network aims to engage pupils and their families in research projects – what is known as citizen science – on bird migration and water management. The Erasmus+ project is coordinated by Science LinX, the science centre of the University of Groningen (UG) Faculty of Science and Engineering.Twelve European partners will develop e-learning modules on ‘sustainable landscapes’ and research in Spain, Cyprus and the Netherlands, linking learning inside and outside the classroom.
For SUSTAIN, the million-dollar question is how society can use landscapes for industry, housing, agriculture and recreation without hampering biodiversity. This is a major issue for future generations, and young people must therefore be included in the discussion.
The project members – researchers, school teachers, science education providers and experts in science communication – will form a community of learners (CoL) and will develop e-learning modules on a topic relevant to the region. These will be made available to other schools in the third and final year of the project. At the end of the project, each of the three countries will host a science festival to reach a wide audience.
European SUSTAIN Project | Erasmus+
Duration: 36 months.
CONSORTIUM
Provincie Fryslan
RSG de Borgen
Piter Jelles Leeuwarder Lyceum
Universitat de Valencia – Polibienestar
Universitat Politécnica de Valencia
Centro Integrado Público de Formación Profesional Misericordia
IES Saler
University of Nicosia
The Heritage Private School
Forum Private Greek School
EUSEA- European Science Events Association
Results modules
Module on biodiversity and food web structure
