Resources for NBS Education

Are We Prepared for Natural Disasters?

This Learning Scenario (LS) involves students aged 12-15 in understanding the importance of constructing flood- and earthquake-resistant buildings and bridges using nature-based solutions. They will adopt an engineering and scientific approach, studying a centenary bridge's resilience and discussing the effects of climate change on natural events, with a focus on Disaster Risk Analytics.

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Bringing Nature Back with Little Hands

This Learning Scenario develops students' problem-solving skills by transforming a pre-school garden into a natural learning area using nature-based solutions (NBS). As a result of the examinations made in the school garden, students determine the products and prototypes they want to design in collaboration. In the stage of determining the materials they will use, they test their durability, usability and suitability for the product they design with certain tools and determine their products. In the group meetings, they explain the design they have determined and the materials they will use to their friends through group spokespeople and make improvements with the question-and-answer method. After designing their products, they test them and see if they serve their purpose, and make improvements again. With five weeks of exploratory, practical, STEM-integrated activities, children aged 3-5 obtain data by observing their products to see if they can find solutions to environmental problems. They apply their engineering and technology skills to design creative solutions, reflect on their learning by collecting data and documenting progress. and improve their designs. During this process, the school and family are in communication. In the 5th week, students share their prototypes and data with their parents through an exhibition and presentation.

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Carbon Footprint Awareness in Our Daily Routines

This Learning Scenario (LS) raises students' awareness of their daily habits' impact on nature and Earth, focusing on global warming, carbon footprint, and nature-based solutions (NBS). Students calculate their carbon footprint, collaboratively create a prototype solution to reduce it, and learn the importance of sustainability and social responsibility through afforestation.

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Deconstructing Climate Denial Speech and understanding the role of Nature-Based Solutions

In this Learning Scenario, students will learn how to identify, expose and deconstruct disinformation around climate change. This Learning Scenario was developed as part of the Integrating Nature-Based Solutions in Education project, funded by the European Commission Directorate-General for Research and Innovation and coordinated by PPMI, in collaboration with European Schoolnet (EUN).

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EcoWave: Educating and Mobilizing Communities to Combat Landfills and Restore Natural Ecosystems

This Learning Scenario (LS) addresses the pressing issue of waste disposal and environmental pollution, focusing on practical solutions accessible to every student. Students study their city/town/village's environmental state, identify landfill sites, analyze waste composition, and propose ways to reduce waste production. They create smart bins for separate waste collection, engaging in calculations, material selection, and communication efforts to raise awareness about their actions.

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