The meeting focused on solutions for improving the school environment. Students will rehearse a song with help from a video and sheet music copied in Sweden. Countries will check presentations on the wiki and blog for factual errors to improve information shared publicly. The wiki activities will be less structured this term due to varying school schedules. The energy blog will focus on problem solving, with students suggesting ideas from other schools to implement and celebrate Earth Day. Each country will present the life cycle energy use of a selected product at the next meeting in Portugal.
Schools consume around 25% of global energy. This document outlines steps for students to research energy usage at their schools, identify issues, and develop solutions. Students will focus on specific products - food (Basque Country), electricity (Hungary), paper (Portugal), waste (Reunion Island), and heating (Sweden). They will conduct in-depth analyses, engage stakeholders, implement plans, and evaluate results. The goal is to promote sustainable energy practices and build "green energy schools."
The Basque Country is an area located in northern Spain bordering the Atlantic Ocean. It covers around 20,500 square kilometers and is home to about 3 million people. The Basque Country is divided among the Autonomous Community of the Basque Country, Navarre, and the French Basque Country. The climate is influenced by the Atlantic Ocean and is characterized by mild temperatures, frequent rainfall, and lush vegetation in the summer. The official languages spoken are Spanish as well as Basque (Euskara), Catalan, Galician, and Valencian in certain regions.
Portugal is located in southwestern Europe, with a total area of about 92,000 square kilometers and a population of around 10 million people. Lisbon is the capital city with over 2 million residents, while Porto and Braga are also among the largest cities. The landscape includes mountains like Serra da Estrela on the mainland, with peaks over 1,900 meters high, as well as islands such as the Azores, where Mount Pico reaches over 2,350 meters in elevation. Portuguese is the primary language spoken in the country.
This document expresses appreciation for the beauty of the earth. It notes that the earth remains beautiful even at night and lists several European cities and Reunion Island.
The meeting focused on solutions for improving the school environment. Students will rehearse a song with help from a video and sheet music copied in Sweden. Countries will check presentations on the wiki and blog for factual errors to improve information shared publicly. The wiki activities will be less structured this term due to varying school schedules. The energy blog will focus on problem solving, with students suggesting ideas from other schools to implement and celebrate Earth Day. Each country will present the life cycle energy use of a selected product at the next meeting in Portugal.
Schools consume around 25% of global energy. This document outlines steps for students to research energy usage at their schools, identify issues, and develop solutions. Students will focus on specific products - food (Basque Country), electricity (Hungary), paper (Portugal), waste (Reunion Island), and heating (Sweden). They will conduct in-depth analyses, engage stakeholders, implement plans, and evaluate results. The goal is to promote sustainable energy practices and build "green energy schools."
The Basque Country is an area located in northern Spain bordering the Atlantic Ocean. It covers around 20,500 square kilometers and is home to about 3 million people. The Basque Country is divided among the Autonomous Community of the Basque Country, Navarre, and the French Basque Country. The climate is influenced by the Atlantic Ocean and is characterized by mild temperatures, frequent rainfall, and lush vegetation in the summer. The official languages spoken are Spanish as well as Basque (Euskara), Catalan, Galician, and Valencian in certain regions.
Portugal is located in southwestern Europe, with a total area of about 92,000 square kilometers and a population of around 10 million people. Lisbon is the capital city with over 2 million residents, while Porto and Braga are also among the largest cities. The landscape includes mountains like Serra da Estrela on the mainland, with peaks over 1,900 meters high, as well as islands such as the Azores, where Mount Pico reaches over 2,350 meters in elevation. Portuguese is the primary language spoken in the country.
This document expresses appreciation for the beauty of the earth. It notes that the earth remains beautiful even at night and lists several European cities and Reunion Island.
This document lists various locations in Portugal such as Chamusca, Nazaré, Óbidos, and Lisbon. It also mentions being on an airplane and going to school. The document ends by thanking the reader for their attention.
The document discusses various types of waste in schools and recommendations to reduce waste. It notes that schools should use recycling bins, turn off lights and computers when not in use, and install energy efficient systems. For food waste, it suggests giving students the right amount of food to reduce leftovers and having students bring lunches to reduce aluminum trash. The document also provides examples of recycling paper, plastic, metal and glass, and lists international organizations focused on environmental issues like the Earth Day and Earth Hour.
This document summarizes the history and types of batteries. It discusses key developments in batteries from 1746 to the modern lithium-ion battery. It describes common battery sizes and types identified by their use and chemical composition, including alkaline, nickel-cadmium, lithium-ion, silver-oxide, and lead-acid batteries. The document outlines recycling processes for different battery types and notes that lead-acid batteries have a 97% recycling rate. It concludes with discussing battery collection and disposal at a school.
Paper is made from wood fibers obtained from trees. The fibers are separated from the wood through pulping and formed into a paper mat by draining water through a screen. Further pressing and drying solidifies the mat into paper. Paper can be made from various tree species, with softwood trees providing long strong fibers and hardwood providing shorter smoother fibers. Recycling paper reduces the need to cut down trees for raw materials.
The document discusses the process of recycling glass bottles. It begins with the raw materials needed to make glass - quartz sand, soda, and lime. These are heated to very high temperatures to form new glass bottles. Used glass bottles can be recycled many times by melting them down at high temperatures. The recycling process helps reduce waste but also requires transportation which impacts the environment. It raises questions about how many times glass can be recycled, what happens to metal lids, what types of glass can be recycled, how frequently recycling bins are emptied, and whether glass colors are mixed during transport.
The document compares electricity consumption, natural lighting, lighting habits, types of light bulbs used, and recycling practices across several European countries. It finds that annual electricity consumption varies widely, from 148,090 kWh in Reunion to 1,035,154 kWh in Sweden on average. Countries differ in their access to natural light in classrooms and when lights are turned off, with some always keeping lights on while others turn them off when rooms are empty. A variety of light bulb types are also used, including incandescent, fluorescent, LED, and halogen bulbs.
The document discusses paper waste in schools across several countries. It finds that students and teachers in Hungary generally don't waste much paper, as the school uses an electronic system. Some teachers in the Basque Country use digital boards instead of paper, but not all. Teachers in the Basque Country also make photocopies on both sides of paper to reduce waste. A school in Portugal reduced photocopying by 25% by limiting the number allowed, saving €1200 in 4 months. Schools in Sweden and Hungary collect used paper to reuse or recycle. A campaign in Portugal collects used paper for recycling and donation. Suggestions are made to share books electronically and create an art club that reuses paper.
The heating and cooling systems in schools vary between locations. In Sweden, they use district heating and have air conditioning in small rooms, keeping temperatures around 20-21°C. In Hungary, they do not have cooling systems and use fans or air conditioning to keep temperatures at 24-25°C. The Basque country uses natural gas heating from October to May to maintain classroom temperatures. Portugal's old buildings have weak insulation and they use heating for 3-4 months per year.
The document is a food survey asking participants to provide information about their eating habits at school and at home by indicating what percentage of time they eat various foods like salad, vegetables, pasta, chips, fish, meat, pizza, fruit, yogurt, and cake, either always, sometimes, or never. It also asks three individual questions - if there is any food they would like to eliminate from the school menu, if they would prefer to bring their own food from home instead of eating the school's food, and if they feel the amount of food given at school is too much, enough, or not enough.
The document provides information about the island of Réunion in the Indian Ocean. It discusses key facts such as its location east of Africa, highest peak being Piton des Neiges volcano, and largest cities being Saint Denis, Saint Paul, and Saint Pierre. It also summarizes Réunion's varied landscapes from volcanoes to waterfalls to cirques, as well as the mixed population composed of various ethnicities from Africa, India, China, and Europe.
The Basque Country is an area located in northern Spain bordering the Atlantic Ocean. It covers over 20,500 square kilometers and is home to around 3 million people. The Basque Country is divided between the autonomous community of the Basque Country, Navarre, and the French Basque Country. It has a diverse climate heavily influenced by the Atlantic Ocean, with mild temperatures year-round and abundant rainfall.
This document expresses appreciation for the beauty of the earth. It notes that the earth remains beautiful even at night and lists several European cities and Reunion Island.
The document provides information about various cities around the world. It mentions cities in Sweden like Smögen, Kungstorg, and Uddevalla. It also discusses Budapest, noting landmarks like Buda Castle, Heroes' Square, the Chain Bridge, and the Budapest Parliament building. Other cities mentioned include Bilbao and its Guggenheim museum, Lamuza, Chamusca and its Gustav Eiffel designed bridge, and Saint-Pierre with its religious and Indian dance diversity.
El documento describe el Programa Comenius, el cual promueve la movilidad y cooperación entre centros educativos europeos para reforzar la dimensión europea en la educación. El instituto ha participado en proyectos Comenius desde 2002 trabajando con escuelas en varios países. Estos proyectos han permitido que alrededor de 60 estudiantes visiten otros países europeos y también han recibido estudiantes visitantes. Los objetivos de Comenius incluyen la movilidad estudiantil y docente, la colaboración entre escuelas, y el aprend
The document discusses food traditions in several European countries and regions. It describes popular dishes in the Basque Country like "Bacalao al pil-pil" which is cod in olive oil sauce, and "pintxos" which are small plates similar to tapas. It also mentions famous chefs in the Basque Country and expensive restaurants there. Further sections provide details on traditional foods and dishes of Hungary like goulash soup, pancakes, and stuffed pancakes. Swedish foods highlighted include herring, meatballs, and strawberry tart. Cuisines of Reunion Island and Portugal are also briefly covered.
The document summarizes various cultural traditions from different countries. Some of the traditions mentioned include:
1) In France, traditions include fishing for small fish called bichiques in October-November and hunting wasps in March-April, as well as a war dance called moringue.
2) In Sweden, Midsommar is celebrated around June 24th to mark the summer solstice with dancing around a maypole and making flower crowns.
3) In the Basque Country traditions include Olentzero, an old man who brings presents on Christmas, and Tamborrada, a drum celebration near San Sebastian on January 20th.
The document provides information about the Basque Country region of Spain. It notes that the Basque Country is an autonomous community in northern Spain, with Vitoria-Gasteiz as its capital city. The region has two official languages: Spanish and Basque (Euskera), which is the oldest spoken language in Europe. It highlights several natural sites in the Basque Country including dams, biosphere reserves, waterfalls, and surfing areas. It also mentions important monuments like the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao.
This document lists various locations in Portugal such as Chamusca, Nazaré, Óbidos, and Lisbon. It also mentions being on an airplane and going to school. The document ends by thanking the reader for their attention.
The document discusses various types of waste in schools and recommendations to reduce waste. It notes that schools should use recycling bins, turn off lights and computers when not in use, and install energy efficient systems. For food waste, it suggests giving students the right amount of food to reduce leftovers and having students bring lunches to reduce aluminum trash. The document also provides examples of recycling paper, plastic, metal and glass, and lists international organizations focused on environmental issues like the Earth Day and Earth Hour.
This document summarizes the history and types of batteries. It discusses key developments in batteries from 1746 to the modern lithium-ion battery. It describes common battery sizes and types identified by their use and chemical composition, including alkaline, nickel-cadmium, lithium-ion, silver-oxide, and lead-acid batteries. The document outlines recycling processes for different battery types and notes that lead-acid batteries have a 97% recycling rate. It concludes with discussing battery collection and disposal at a school.
Paper is made from wood fibers obtained from trees. The fibers are separated from the wood through pulping and formed into a paper mat by draining water through a screen. Further pressing and drying solidifies the mat into paper. Paper can be made from various tree species, with softwood trees providing long strong fibers and hardwood providing shorter smoother fibers. Recycling paper reduces the need to cut down trees for raw materials.
The document discusses the process of recycling glass bottles. It begins with the raw materials needed to make glass - quartz sand, soda, and lime. These are heated to very high temperatures to form new glass bottles. Used glass bottles can be recycled many times by melting them down at high temperatures. The recycling process helps reduce waste but also requires transportation which impacts the environment. It raises questions about how many times glass can be recycled, what happens to metal lids, what types of glass can be recycled, how frequently recycling bins are emptied, and whether glass colors are mixed during transport.
The document compares electricity consumption, natural lighting, lighting habits, types of light bulbs used, and recycling practices across several European countries. It finds that annual electricity consumption varies widely, from 148,090 kWh in Reunion to 1,035,154 kWh in Sweden on average. Countries differ in their access to natural light in classrooms and when lights are turned off, with some always keeping lights on while others turn them off when rooms are empty. A variety of light bulb types are also used, including incandescent, fluorescent, LED, and halogen bulbs.
The document discusses paper waste in schools across several countries. It finds that students and teachers in Hungary generally don't waste much paper, as the school uses an electronic system. Some teachers in the Basque Country use digital boards instead of paper, but not all. Teachers in the Basque Country also make photocopies on both sides of paper to reduce waste. A school in Portugal reduced photocopying by 25% by limiting the number allowed, saving €1200 in 4 months. Schools in Sweden and Hungary collect used paper to reuse or recycle. A campaign in Portugal collects used paper for recycling and donation. Suggestions are made to share books electronically and create an art club that reuses paper.
The heating and cooling systems in schools vary between locations. In Sweden, they use district heating and have air conditioning in small rooms, keeping temperatures around 20-21°C. In Hungary, they do not have cooling systems and use fans or air conditioning to keep temperatures at 24-25°C. The Basque country uses natural gas heating from October to May to maintain classroom temperatures. Portugal's old buildings have weak insulation and they use heating for 3-4 months per year.
The document is a food survey asking participants to provide information about their eating habits at school and at home by indicating what percentage of time they eat various foods like salad, vegetables, pasta, chips, fish, meat, pizza, fruit, yogurt, and cake, either always, sometimes, or never. It also asks three individual questions - if there is any food they would like to eliminate from the school menu, if they would prefer to bring their own food from home instead of eating the school's food, and if they feel the amount of food given at school is too much, enough, or not enough.
The document provides information about the island of Réunion in the Indian Ocean. It discusses key facts such as its location east of Africa, highest peak being Piton des Neiges volcano, and largest cities being Saint Denis, Saint Paul, and Saint Pierre. It also summarizes Réunion's varied landscapes from volcanoes to waterfalls to cirques, as well as the mixed population composed of various ethnicities from Africa, India, China, and Europe.
The Basque Country is an area located in northern Spain bordering the Atlantic Ocean. It covers over 20,500 square kilometers and is home to around 3 million people. The Basque Country is divided between the autonomous community of the Basque Country, Navarre, and the French Basque Country. It has a diverse climate heavily influenced by the Atlantic Ocean, with mild temperatures year-round and abundant rainfall.
This document expresses appreciation for the beauty of the earth. It notes that the earth remains beautiful even at night and lists several European cities and Reunion Island.
The document provides information about various cities around the world. It mentions cities in Sweden like Smögen, Kungstorg, and Uddevalla. It also discusses Budapest, noting landmarks like Buda Castle, Heroes' Square, the Chain Bridge, and the Budapest Parliament building. Other cities mentioned include Bilbao and its Guggenheim museum, Lamuza, Chamusca and its Gustav Eiffel designed bridge, and Saint-Pierre with its religious and Indian dance diversity.
El documento describe el Programa Comenius, el cual promueve la movilidad y cooperación entre centros educativos europeos para reforzar la dimensión europea en la educación. El instituto ha participado en proyectos Comenius desde 2002 trabajando con escuelas en varios países. Estos proyectos han permitido que alrededor de 60 estudiantes visiten otros países europeos y también han recibido estudiantes visitantes. Los objetivos de Comenius incluyen la movilidad estudiantil y docente, la colaboración entre escuelas, y el aprend
The document discusses food traditions in several European countries and regions. It describes popular dishes in the Basque Country like "Bacalao al pil-pil" which is cod in olive oil sauce, and "pintxos" which are small plates similar to tapas. It also mentions famous chefs in the Basque Country and expensive restaurants there. Further sections provide details on traditional foods and dishes of Hungary like goulash soup, pancakes, and stuffed pancakes. Swedish foods highlighted include herring, meatballs, and strawberry tart. Cuisines of Reunion Island and Portugal are also briefly covered.
The document summarizes various cultural traditions from different countries. Some of the traditions mentioned include:
1) In France, traditions include fishing for small fish called bichiques in October-November and hunting wasps in March-April, as well as a war dance called moringue.
2) In Sweden, Midsommar is celebrated around June 24th to mark the summer solstice with dancing around a maypole and making flower crowns.
3) In the Basque Country traditions include Olentzero, an old man who brings presents on Christmas, and Tamborrada, a drum celebration near San Sebastian on January 20th.
The document provides information about the Basque Country region of Spain. It notes that the Basque Country is an autonomous community in northern Spain, with Vitoria-Gasteiz as its capital city. The region has two official languages: Spanish and Basque (Euskera), which is the oldest spoken language in Europe. It highlights several natural sites in the Basque Country including dams, biosphere reserves, waterfalls, and surfing areas. It also mentions important monuments like the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao.