2nd kindergarten or N. Rysio:“We did a small experiment about air pollution using sample plates covered with Vaseline. We placed them inside our classroom and outside, then observed the results. Another time, we made our own factory chimneys—not with smoke, but with clean and beautiful images popping out of them.”

 

Experiment about air pollution by the 2nd Kindergarten of Neo Rysio, Greece

 

Experiment: How Plants Help Reduce Air Pollution

The children carried out an experiment to investigate whether plants can trap particles from the air and thus help reduce pollution. The activity encouraged them to observe, hypothesize, and draw conclusions through hands-on exploration.

Step 1 – Discussion and hypotheses:

The activity began with a discussion about air pollution and how it affects our environment. The children were invited to share their ideas and form hypotheses about how plants might protect the air. Some suggested that “leaves catch the dust,” while others believed that “plants can clean the air around them.”

Step 2 – Observation:

Each group received a potted plant and a magnifying glass. The children carefully observed the surface of the leaves to see if there was anything unusual. They noticed small particles and tiny spots of dust that seemed to have settled on the leaves.

Step 3 – Verification:

To confirm their observations, the children used a wet wipe to gently clean one leaf. They were surprised to see that the wipe became dirty, proving that the leaves had indeed trapped dust and other small particles from the air.

Step 4 – Discussion and conclusions:

Through guided discussion, the children concluded that plants help to purify the air by retaining pollutants on their leaves and releasing oxygen. They realized that greenery acts as a natural air filter that protects both people and the environment.

Step 5 – Formulation of functional definitions:

Finally, the children expressed their understanding in their own words, defining plants as “natural cleaners of the air” and “the Earth’s lungs,” reinforcing their awareness of the importance of plants for a healthy planet.

 Two presentations about air pollution!

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 Stem for soil pollution!

STEM for Soil Pollution with Design Thinking method

(2nd Kindergarten of Neo Rysio, Afroditi Flora & Kalliopi Tzouka)

Our students worked at their teams following the steps of Design Thinking process

 1. Empathize

We started by talking about our planet and how pollution affects the soil, plants, and people. The children shared their feelings and ideas about what makes a city dirty or clean. They watched pictures and short videos to understand how pollution harms nature.

2. Define

Together we defined the problem: “The soil in our city is polluted, and we need to find a way to make it clean again.”

3. Ideate

The children brainstormed different ideas on how to help the Earth. They imagined clean cities, green parks, and machines that could clean the soil. Everyone shared creative thoughts about what could make our world better.

4. Prototype

The children created two models:

• One showing a city with visible soil pollution (trash, smoke, no plants).
• Another showing a clean and healthy city with trees, gardens, and a special soil-cleaning machine they invented!

5. ATest

We presented both models to our classmates and discussed which ideas worked best to keep the Earth clean. The children explained how their cleaning machine could help save the planet.

Soil pollution, 2nd Kindergarten of Neo Rysio, K. Tzouka & A. Flora

With our students we dealt with soil contamination by conducting experiments and looking for solutions to soil protection issues. The lessons were carried out in an experiential way. You may watch the video below: 

 

The first teachers' meeting 5-10-2025

 The first teachers' meeting for our project took place on 5-10-2025.Behind every idea,message,activity,and movement is a team that brings it all together.We are excited to start this journey together.

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Soil Pollution/Didem Köse

 Soil Pollution First, we examined soil pollution. We talked about its causes and played games. We prepared a poster with our partners to prevent soil pollution. We discussed how to prevent soil pollution, went through the problem-solving stages, created a prototype, and then made compost.

Didem Köse

Fatih Primary School

Codeweek 2025

 

Kindergarten of Toixio Kastoria- Greece Ηλίας Τουτσογλίδης-Agni Vasileiadou

As part of the etwinning program entitled "Stem For a Cleaner World", we participated in the European Programming Week (CodeWeek), with two interactive activities:

1.BeeBot robot becomes a Water Hero!

As part of the European Code Week (CodeWeek), students participate in an interactive activity with the educational robot Bee-Bot, which takes on the role of "water hero". Through simple programming, Bee-Bot moves on a mat with pictures and words that present everyday problems related to water pollution and waste (e.g. dripping tap, garbage in a river).

Its mission is to identify the problem areas and reach squares that show the correct, ecological solutions, such as "turn off the tap" or "clean the river". Each time the robot reaches a square, a child reads or describes the picture. If it is a bad habit, the group makes a rejection gesture (e.g. they say "No!" with their hands), while for a good habit they reward with clapping and "Bravo!".

 

2.We clean the park with BeetBot

BeetBot is the “Park Cleaner”. Children program it to go to the trash, collect it and transport it to the correct bin. They choose a piece of trash, find the route and give BeetBot the commands. If they make a mistake, they reprogram it. Through the activity they learn to think logically, cooperate and take care of the environment in a fun way.

A letter about climate change to the leaders of our countries

  

Kindergarten Toixio of Kastoria-Greece Ηλίας Τουτσογλίδης -Agni Vasileiadou

As part of our etwinning program “Stem for a cleaner world”, we are sending a letter about climate change to the leaders of our countries. We are also participating in an important global action organized by the Hellenic Society for the Protection of Nature (ESPN) and WWF Greece, on the occasion of the International Climate Conference (COP30), which will be held in Brazil in November 2025. We talked to the children about climate change, about how important it is to protect nature and change habits in order to keep our planet clean and healthy. Each child drew their own message to the Prime Minister of Greece and the President of the Conference, asking for effective measures to be taken to protect the environment. The cards of our young students travel through this action to Brazil, so that the voice of our children can reach world leaders. In this way, the young students learned that together we can contribute to the protection of our planet.

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 Dispilio Kindergarten, Kastoria. 

 As part of our etwinning program “Stem for a cleaner world”, we are sending a letter about climate change to the leaders of our countries. We are also participating in an important global action organized by the Hellenic Society for the Protection of Nature (ESPN) and WWF Greece, on the occasion of the International Climate Conference (COP30), which will be held in Brazil in November 2025. We talked to the children about climate change, about how important it is to protect nature and change habits in order to keep our planet clean and healthy. Each child drew their own message to the Prime Minister of Greece and the President of the Conference, asking for effective measures to be taken to protect the environment. The cards of our young students travel through this action to Brazil, so that the voice of our children can reach world leaders. In this way, the young students learned that together we can contribute to the protection of our planet.

  #COP30LETTER2ALEADER #COP30 #HSPN #WWFGREECE #ENVIRONMENTALEDUCATION #STUDENTSOFGREECE #CLIMATECHANGE .

 

 

 

 

Water, earth, sky...we handle them like a glove...
Clean is beautiful, how wonderful...me and nature, a great adventure.

 LET'S DISCOVER, LET'S EXPERIMENT, LET'S SAVE THE WORLD

 Clean Action: Super Power! Pollution will not be my will.

Who are we, Let's get to know each other!

 The STEM for a Cleaner World project brings together teachers and students from various European countries and schools, united by a common goal of protecting the environment through the power of science and technology. The teams come from schools in Greece, Turkey, Italy, Romania, Poland, Croatia. Each team consists of teachers with experience and sensitivity in environmental education and students with enthusiasm for science, mathematics and engineering. Together, they form a multicultural and interdisciplinary learning community, ready to innovate and contribute to a cleaner world. Let's meet them!

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Super Heroes for our planet

 From our dear partner Anna Gianniodi a magnificent presentation of what we are willing to do!