S.O.S Save Our Special World

  As April arrives, our program concludes with the activity "A Letter to the Sea," making it the perfect time for the final evaluation by everyone involved (teachers, students, and parents). Three surveys were designed (for students, teachers, and parents), which we all completed.  Additionally, we recorded the thoughts of our students and parents using Adobe Express and created these two videos.  STUDENTS' THOUGHTS   PARENTS' THOUGHTS Each teacher also documented their own reflections in the shared Google Presentation.   To conclude, we awarded certificates to all participating students. I would personally like to thank all participants for their cooperation. I am proud to have been a member of this team.

  Taking the opportunity of our program’s final product—our magazine —we took on the topic "Little Scientists in the Laboratory." The students remembered the experiments we had conducted during the "Water Experiments" activity very well and wanted to showcase those two. Therefore, we listed the necessary materials for each one and the brief steps for their execution. We also wrote a short explanatory comment. Finally, we translated our texts into English so that the topic would be understood by everyone. Our contribution pages are now ready!

 The students of the intervention class worked with great interest on our slogan activity. Initially, we discussed and wrote a slogan in Greek. Then, we translated it and posted it on the MindMeister mind map. Our slogan was: “Respect every drop and protect water because together we value and save our future.” Once all the slogans from the other partners were ready, a vote was held. We read all the entries, and each student voted for their favorites. Truly, all of them were remarkable. At the end of the voting process, as the coordinator of this activity, I personally prepared an image for each word of the winning slogan. Our students took on the task of coloring their assigned word—the word "a" —using the Kleki tool.  Finally, we posted our image on the Digipad I had set up.  In this way, a beautiful, colorful slogan was created by all participants. What a wonderful idea!  Personally, I thoroughly enjoyed this activity, both in its implementation with the st...

 This time, we discussed our carbon footprint with the students and explored ways to reduce it. We talked about our practices both at school and at home and suggested ways to improve them. Finally, we created a comic page using the Web 2.0 tool ToonyTool. The students chose an image of a bathroom with a bathtub full of water. After discussing it, we wrote our dialogues in Greek and translated them into English. We typed them into ToonyTool, and our comic was ready! The students show great interest in creating comics; this way, they practice written language, which they often find challenging, in a pleasant and fun way.

 Just like the other project participants, the students of the intervention class contributed to the creation of our song and music video. Initially, we had a group photoshooting. Using the Artificial Intelligence application Grok, we generated short videos based on these photos. Then, we selected the two that we liked the most. Afterwards, we wrote two verses for our song in Greek. We translated them into English and posted them on Zumpad to contribute to the final result. "Let's all learn about the journey of water The circle of water : it is a real wander."

As an awareness campaign for water protection, our students dressed in blue and had their pictures taken. Afterwards, we created short videos on the topic using the Grok application. Personally, as a teacher, I thoroughly enjoyed this activity, primarily because of the use of this tool. My students couldn't believe their eyes when they saw the final result. See it for yourself. BLUE ACTION DAYS/ GKAITATZI OLYMPIA

 To celebrate World Water Day , we organized a story contest with the students of the intervention class . The students wrote short stories related to water, aiming to raise awareness about the protection of this vital element. Once the stories were completed, a winner was announced and received our grand prize. Of course, all the children received symbolic gifts for their participation. We are all thrilled with the process as well as the final result! You can read our collection of "Water Fairytales" here: Water Fairytales

 On April 28th, we held our webinar with the aim of reviewing and reflecting on the progress and outcomes of the project. During the meeting, all participants expressed their satisfaction with the successful implementation of the project and shared very positive feedback about the digital tools and programs that were used throughout the activities. At the same time, emphasis was placed on the valuable knowledge and experience gained regarding environmental protection, sustainability, and environmental awareness.

 I am truly delighted and honored that the students of the Intervention Class chose to interview me as part of the SOS – Save Our Special World project. It was a wonderful experience to share our work and ideas with them, and I was especially happy to see their enthusiasm, curiosity, and thoughtful questions. Their initiative made me feel proud and deeply appreciative of their effort and engagement.

  This action focuses on empowering young learners to understand and communicate the complex world of water management. Through the creation of a Water Literacy Dictionary , students transformed scientific terminology into a visual narrative. ​The core of this activity was to bridge the gap between technical language and educational accessibility. Students explored fundamental environmental concepts and brought them to life using an authentic, child-centered artistic approach. ​ Key themes visualized in the dictionary: ​ Hydrological Processes: Deep dives into Evapotranspiration , Infiltration , and the Water Cycle to understand how nature moves water. ​ Human Impact & Solutions: Visualizing Wastewater Treatment , Desalination , and Water Recycling as essential tools for sustainability. ​ Global Responsibility: Exploring the Water Footprint to realize the hidden water cost in daily consumption.

As part of our eTwinning project “SOS – Save Our Special World”, our students participated in a meaningful and creative evaluation activity titled “Letters to the Sea.” Through this activity, students had the opportunity to reflect on what they learned during the project and express their thoughts, feelings, and new knowledge about environmental protection. Inspired by the importance of caring for our planet, especially our seas, they wrote heartfelt letters addressed to the sea. In their letters, students shared what they discovered about plastic pollution, its harmful effects on marine life, and the importance of recycling and responsible behavior. They also made personal promises to protect the environment and become more environmentally conscious in their daily lives. To enhance collaboration and digital skills, students uploaded their letters on Padlet, creating a beautiful collection of messages filled with awareness, hope, and responsibility. At the same time, parents actively p...

Students of the Intervention Class (Primary School of Kardamena Greece) interviewed teacher Lena Zisimou as a partner of project SOS-Save Our Special World for our student newspaper. We can read the interview that is going to be publish on our student newspaper on June. -Good morning! -Good morning, girls! -How do you feel about being a member of eTwinning? -I feel happy and proud that this year we are part of eTwinning, because it is a community that gives both teachers and students the opportunity to collaborate beyond the borders of our country. -Did you want to implement an eTwinning project in the past as well? -Yes, we wanted to in the past too, because we believe that eTwinning is a program that gives children the opportunity to have learning experiences and develop their digital skills. I wanted my students to communicate with other students from other countries and generally see what this program is like. -What are the benefits for your students? -Through this program, studen...

 

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