CLIMA-KIT: Climate Education with Hands-on Science at School

C Climate change poses a significant threat to our planet and all of us. To address this challenge, our project, CLIMA-KIT, funded by Erasmus+, is taking proactive steps. We focus on educating children aged 8 to 12 because we believe knowledge is the key to a healthier planet. Through our 7-partner, 18-month initiative, we're developing and implementing an education program. This program equips children with climate literacy and encourages environment-friendly behaviors. Our approach involves developing digital and hands-on science materials for classrooms and enhancing teachers' knowledge and skills to effectively teach about climate change.

Empowering Kids to Tackle Climate Change!

Children and young people are currently feeling the direct impact of climate change, a reality that will persist in the near future. Their exposure to climate crisis news may lead to eco-anxiety or apathy. Hence, teachers must be well-informed, sensitive, and supportive. Our approach emphasizes scientific facts over alarming rhetoric, promoting critical thinking and addressing emotional needs. Our innovative curriculum, featuring hands-on science experiments, enhances both students' and teachers' understanding of climate change. Additionally, our user-friendly online tool caters to ages 8-12, ensuring easy accessibility.

Together, we're contributing to fostering a generation that understands and actively addresses climate change.

Activities

  • Project coordination and organization meetings
  • In-Depth Interviews
  • International Test of Training Modules
  • Local Implementations of Training Modules in Belgium and Türkiye
  • Local Dissemination Events