3rd Primary School of Zografou

Bl3u water lab: The simulation and study of aquatic ecosystems

Zografou, Greece

2nd FUNDING CALL

This twelve-month initiative is designed to engage primary students in simulating aquatic ecosystems. This project aims to foster a positive attitude towards marine sustainability and protection within the school community.

Bl3u water lab includes various educational activities such as creating an educational aquarium to simulate aquatic ecosystems, collaborating with schools in diverse coastal areas, and conducting on-site marine life studies. The project also involves developing an educational toolkit with learning scenarios designed by the teachers for comprehensive project implementation.

Key objectives of the project are to raise awareness and improve knowledge of aquatic ecosystems, promote water conservation, and establish a culture of marine life preservation. The project will measure success through surveys administered to the school community at the beginning and end of the project, comparing the number of new related projects, and fostering exchanges with other schools.

The project unfolds in several steps:

• Initial Setup: Establishment of the project team, technical preparations, and collaboration planning with partner schools.
• Data Collection: Administration of surveys, construction of the aquarium, and initial learning scenarios.
• Hands-On Learning: Marine life observation, workshops with marine research centers, and sharing experiences with partner schools.
• Field Trips: Visits to coastal areas and environmental education centers, with additional learning scenarios and project evaluations.
• Final Phase: Completion of learning scenarios, administration of final surveys, and public presentation of the project during school events.

Collaboration with schools in Elefsina, Malta, Munich, and Portugal will enrich the students’ learning experiences by providing diverse perspectives on marine ecosystems. These exchanges will foster a broader understanding of global marine issues and promote cross-cultural learning.

The Bl3u water lab project aims to benefit students and educators by highlighting the importance of marine ecosystem protection through education. The project outputs include the “Bl3u water playground” educational aquarium, the “Bl3u water Edu kit” with learning scenarios and teaching materials, and the “Bl3u water survey instrument” for measuring marine life sustainability knowledge.

By fostering a deeper understanding of aquatic ecosystems, the Bl3u water lab project aspires to create a generation of students who are knowledgeable and proactive in marine conservation efforts.