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Nuclear energy: Critical explanation
What can we expect from small modular reactors (SMRs)? The media increasingly argue that small modular reactors (SMRs) are sustainable, cheap and safe and justify a possible investment in nuclear power plants in the future. The political …
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Nature involvement among young people in secondary education: Scientific report and survey
On behalf of Duurzaam Educatiepunt, UAntwerp examined the scientific literature on nature involvement in secondary education. The report takes a closer look at the barriers and levers to get young people more involved in nature. An additional …
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Climate, energy and a mountain full of sun: Visit to Fabriek Energiek
Divided into small groups, the students independently go through the themes in this collection during a visit to the Fabriek Energiek educational center.
The following themes are discussed:
- what is climate;
- fossil fuels;
- measuring CO₂; …
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Repair café: Repairman for the class
Tips for visiting a Repair Café or a professional repairer in the area with your class. Or to possibly invite a repairer to class.
During such a visit or class discussion, students discover what volunteer or professional repairers do, but also …
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A healthy and energy-efficient indoor climate: MOS action sheet
In rooms that are well insulated (good insulation is airtight) or where many people live (such as in classrooms), ventilation and ventilation is very important. Sufficient fresh air must be supplied to ensure a healthy indoor climate and to avoid …
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The environment book: Lesson idea
Lesson Idea The environment book on the theme Discover immovable heritage in your school neighbourhood.
An environment book (or environmental book) lists all interesting places, buildings, institutions, nature, domains and other locations in the …
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Repurposing buildings: Lesson idea
Lesson Idea Repurposing buildings around the theme Discover immovable heritage in your school neighbourhood.
The students learn which new functions we can give to architectural heritage. Departure of a current example of repurposing in the school …
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A treasure of a school (part 1 + 2): Lesson idea
Two teaching ideas A treasure of a school on the theme Discover immovable heritage in your school neighbourhood.
The students explore their own school in search of immovable heritage elements. They ask questions about the history, architecture and …
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Too hot or not?: Climate change worksheets
Through various practical assignments, the students get to know the negative consequences of climate change better. They are then challenged to develop an alternative scenario in response to this. A game of propositions and a short discussion …
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City walk about environment and health: Guideline
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The planet and our health are under pressure. There are plenty of examples: the earth is warming up, biodiversity is deteriorating rapidly, fine dust makes you gasp and more and more people suffer from allergies and asthma ... Pollutants are …
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Silence, sound and noise walk: Fiche
Silence has become rare and precious in Flanders. And yet there have never been so many people who crave a low-stimulus, quiet environment. During a walk in nature, the students become acquainted with the sound of silence. That means not only …
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Biological and chemical water research
In many places in Flanders, a large-scale installation purifies the waste water. In the garden of De Helix this is done on a small scale by marsh plants. The students investigate the treated waste water in the pool at the end of the circuit, on …
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