Traditional Educational Material (TEm)
The TEM is designed to meet specific educational objectives that align with the broader goals of the PARCCE project. It serves as a brief but comprehensive and scientifically sound resource for educators and students.
The theoretic part of TEM (Part A) is structured to provide a comprehensive understanding of climate change, incorporating essential theoretical concepts and scientific explanations. The main topics incuded in it cover the topics of Understanding Climate Change, Climate Change Impacts oncluding extreme Weather Phenomena, and exploring the Sources and Root Causes of Climate Change. Part A offers a rich series of graphs, diagrams and other material conveying the latest and up to date information on Climate Change issues and research.
Part B of the TEM proposes learning activites designed reinforce the theoretical knowledge and inspire students; action. The activities are divided into 3 Chapters , 1. Understanding Climate Change, 2. Impacts of Climate Change: and 3. Responsible Responses – Mitigation and Adaptation Strategies, linked to everyday life.
part A - theory - tem
Download Part A – Theory in English Language (PDF File),
or in hp5 format (part1, part2, part3)
Download Part A in French Language (PDF File)
or in hp5 format (part1, part2, part3)
Download Part A in Italian Language (PDF File)
or in hp5 format (part1, part2, part3)
Download Part A in Greek Language (PDF File)
or in HP5 format (part1, part2, part3).
Part B - activities - tem
chapter 1 - understanding climate change
Exploring the Skies: Weather vs Climate Change
Students delve into the distinctions between weather and climate through direct observations and data collection at our school’s weather station. The program culminates in a two-day expedition with outdoor activities enhancing their understanding through real-world experiences.
Download the Activity in PDF files: English, English (ANNEX-PPT1), English (ANNEX-PPT2), Italian, Italian (ANNEX-PPT1), Italian (ANNEX-{PPT2), Greek, French
The greenhouse effect and its role in climate change
Steps to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint in Transport
Become a climate researcher
In this math lesson, students will explore how scientists track climate change using data and graphs. They will learn to read and interpret simple climate graphs, identify trends, and discuss how math helps us understand global warming.
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School Energy /Sustainability Audit
Is climate news overwhelming? Let’s Debate
From floods and fires to droughts and famines – worrying headlines about climate change dominate the news and may cause us anxiety. Students debate about how much “climate-crisis” news is too much – before hearing expert advice about how to cope with eco-anxiety.
Download the Activity in English, Italian, Greek, French (PDF files)
chapter 2 - impacts of climate change
“Heart of the Arctic” Escape Room
In this escape room that is set up in the school premises, students solve puzzles of environmental challenges in order to unlock the “Heart of the Arctic”. They practice problem-solving and teamwork while increasing empathy and stewardship, and observing the swift changes occurring in the Arctic.
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Extreme weather events in the News
Through real-world news stories, students insight into how events like hurricanes, floods, heatwaves, and wildfires disrupt ecosystems, economies, and societies. The activity emphasizes the broader impacts, i.e. financial losses, environmental degradation and social challenges, while developing the overall media literacy. Download the Activity in English, Italian, Greek, French (PDF files)
Wildfires & Climate Change
Students explore the impact of wildfires on forests and climate change through guided fieldwork and comparative analysis of affected and unaffected areas. By engaging with local environments and using interactive methods, students will gain awareness of the causes and effects of wildfires, fostering a sense of responsibility.
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A water story from the 1950s (drama)
Students explore the challenges faced by a small Mediterranean island community in the 1950s when their essential water supply is compromised. By embodying various characters students navigate the realities of scarcity and resource management. The activity fosters empathy, creativity and teamwork
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Urban Heat Islands
By comparing temperatures in various spots in and around their school students discover the formation of heat islands in urban environments. Moreover, they critically reflect on the disproportionate impact of heat on the city’s poorest and most vulnerable communities.
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Unwelcome guests: threats to biodiversity & ecosystems
The activity aims to make students aware about the growing problem of alien species due to climate change and their impact on native species. To mitigate damage a high level of awareness and support is needed. Everyone can contribute to “citizen science” activities if properly trained. Download the Activity in English (1), English (2), Italian (1), Italian (2), Greek, French (1), French (2) (PDF files)
Invasive Species (Awareness Campaign)
Students create an awareness campaign about the threats of an invasive species in the Mediterranean. They design materials to inform the local community about the ecological risks posed by these invaders and promote actions to prevent their spread.
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chapter 3 - responsible responces to cc
The traditional round braided bread and the 17 steps
This activity includes a storytelling game that integrates the 17 SDGs. Students participate in discussion, story dramatisation and create their own cumulative story on environmental issues related to Climate Change.
Download the Activity in PDF Files English, Italian, Greek, French (PDF files)
Download the ANNEX to the Activity in English, Italian, Greek, French (DOCX files)
Get inspired about Climate Actions
Sustainable Spaces: A Green Infrastructure Tour
Students examine how “green” infrastructures contribute to improving the quality of life in cities. They visit green buildings, observe and collect data on their energy efficiency, water conservation, infrastructure, etc. They then come to conclusions and propose measures so that their own school becomes “greener”.
View the Activity in PDF Format in English, Greek, Italian, French.
Water Conservation
In this activity, the goal for the students is to learn why it is important to conserve water in our daily lives and ways to do it. Water conservation and climate change are deeply interconnected, as they influence and exacerbate each other. Water conservation helps mitigate climate change.
Download the Activity in PDF: English, Greek. French, Italian
Plastic-Free Schools: Make a Difference!
Students explore the connection between plastic production, pollution, and climate change. The goal is to increase awareness of the impacts of single-use plastics (SUPs) and inspire action. Students organize a “Clean-up Day” campaign, promote reusable alternatives, and advocate for plastic-free policies at school.
View the Activity in PDF Format: English (Annex, PPT), Greek French, (Annex), Italian (Annex, PPT).
Mediterranean Cuisine & Diet vs Climate Change
In this activity, students explore the principles of the Mediterranean diet, focusing on healthy, natural eating habits and the benefits of consuming local and seasonal foods. The activity combines theoretical knowledge with a practical cooking experience to encourage sustainable and healthy eating. View the Activity in English (1), English (2), Italian (1), Italian (2), Greek, French (1), French (2) (PDF files)
Burned Forest Guardians (Field‐Research)
Do you avoid visiting burnt areas because it upsets you too much? Although the sight of burned trees is heart-breaking, the power of nature to regenerate is amazing and such a visit could be surprisingly rewarding. In this activity we follow the natural regeneration process of a forest after a fire.
Download the Activity in PDF Format in English, Greek , French, Italian
Educators' Toolkit - tem
The toolkit presents: the key aims, principles and methods of ESD as well as recent evidence and policy context – at the global, European and Mediterranean level; the Greening Education Partnership (GEP/Education) as the current global context of CCE together with some practical proposals for bringing CCE into class; the WSA to climate change, Climate Active Schools, also through case studies; and within the Inclusive Education context. Last but not least, the toolkit collects key methodological tips on the activities of the PARCCE traditional educational material by their authors.