This document describes an e-Twinning project focused on the Mediterranean seascape, including animals found there such as sharks, starfish, and other Mediterranean creatures. The project involves students Rebecca Lafratta, Andrea Galeandro, Cristian Mancini, and Giulia Moretti exploring the water and wildlife of the Mediterranean Sea.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise boosts blood flow, releases endorphins, and promotes changes in the brain which help regulate emotions and stress levels.
The document discusses three animals found in water - dolphins, sharks, and includes some pictures. Dolphins are aquatic mammals that can be found in both sea and freshwater. Sharks generally live 20-30 years and each species has its own life expectancy. The document contains sections on dolphins, sharks, and pictures related to animals in water.
There are many different animals that live around the world, with most living on land but some living in or near water, and all are fascinating. Various beautiful and unusual creatures can be found living in lakes, rivers, and seas. The author thanks the reader for their attention.
The document is a slideshow presentation titled "The Blue Planet" created by Semion Kurkin. It features photos taken by Kurkin of various marine life forms such as a leopard shark, cuttlefish, anemone, clownfish, giant clams, dolphins, starfish, octopus, lionfish, squid, and a human interacting with a shark. The photos were taken in bodies of water including the Andaman Sea, Red Sea, and Indian Ocean near locations like Thailand, Egypt, and Sudan. The presentation concludes by thanking the viewer for watching.
The document discusses various water activities that people can do in their free time, including swimming, surfing, spending time in swimming pools and water parks, and playing games in the water. It also mentions more adventurous water activities and names the author's favorite water park in Latvia, Līvu akvaparks, and provides a link to a video about this water park.
The document discusses why water appears blue and provides facts about bodies of water. Water looks blue because it reflects the blue sky. The largest sea is the Sargasso Sea which covers 7,000 square kilometers. The longest river in Latvia is the Gauja River at 452 kilometers long. The deepest lake in Latvia is Lake Dridzis at a depth of 65.1 meters.
Dolphins can imitate a variety of sounds from their environment almost indistinguishably from the original, including rusty doors, water, bells, and bird calls. They are also able to mimic human speech and laughter. Sharks have cartilaginous skeletons unlike bony fish and are divided into 8 groups based on body shape, head features, gill openings and other characteristics. The largest prehistoric shark, Megalodon, reached over 12 meters long. Grampus whales, related to sperm whales, have males up to 9.5 meters long and females up to 7 meters. They are black with a white belly and males have a large dorsal fin. Plankton consists of tiny plant and animal
This document describes an e-Twinning project focused on the Mediterranean seascape, including animals found there such as sharks, starfish, and other Mediterranean creatures. The project involves students Rebecca Lafratta, Andrea Galeandro, Cristian Mancini, and Giulia Moretti exploring the water and wildlife of the Mediterranean Sea.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise boosts blood flow, releases endorphins, and promotes changes in the brain which help regulate emotions and stress levels.
The document discusses three animals found in water - dolphins, sharks, and includes some pictures. Dolphins are aquatic mammals that can be found in both sea and freshwater. Sharks generally live 20-30 years and each species has its own life expectancy. The document contains sections on dolphins, sharks, and pictures related to animals in water.
There are many different animals that live around the world, with most living on land but some living in or near water, and all are fascinating. Various beautiful and unusual creatures can be found living in lakes, rivers, and seas. The author thanks the reader for their attention.
The document is a slideshow presentation titled "The Blue Planet" created by Semion Kurkin. It features photos taken by Kurkin of various marine life forms such as a leopard shark, cuttlefish, anemone, clownfish, giant clams, dolphins, starfish, octopus, lionfish, squid, and a human interacting with a shark. The photos were taken in bodies of water including the Andaman Sea, Red Sea, and Indian Ocean near locations like Thailand, Egypt, and Sudan. The presentation concludes by thanking the viewer for watching.
The document discusses various water activities that people can do in their free time, including swimming, surfing, spending time in swimming pools and water parks, and playing games in the water. It also mentions more adventurous water activities and names the author's favorite water park in Latvia, Līvu akvaparks, and provides a link to a video about this water park.
The document discusses why water appears blue and provides facts about bodies of water. Water looks blue because it reflects the blue sky. The largest sea is the Sargasso Sea which covers 7,000 square kilometers. The longest river in Latvia is the Gauja River at 452 kilometers long. The deepest lake in Latvia is Lake Dridzis at a depth of 65.1 meters.
Dolphins can imitate a variety of sounds from their environment almost indistinguishably from the original, including rusty doors, water, bells, and bird calls. They are also able to mimic human speech and laughter. Sharks have cartilaginous skeletons unlike bony fish and are divided into 8 groups based on body shape, head features, gill openings and other characteristics. The largest prehistoric shark, Megalodon, reached over 12 meters long. Grampus whales, related to sperm whales, have males up to 9.5 meters long and females up to 7 meters. They are black with a white belly and males have a large dorsal fin. Plankton consists of tiny plant and animal
The document discusses different types of plants that grow in or near water, including water lilies and cattails. It notes that while plants need water to grow, some like water lilies are able to grow directly in water. The author's favorite water plant is the water lily, and includes a link to a video on how to plant one.
This document summarizes different species of whales, including the gray whale, blue whale, humpback whale, and polar whale. It provides details on the physical characteristics and sizes of each whale species. For example, it states that the blue whale is the largest animal to ever live on Earth at 30 meters long and weighing 100 tons. The document also lists some interesting facts about whales, such as their ability to tan and having individually unique tail patterns like human fingerprints. It concludes by discussing the historical overhunting of whales and celebrating World Whale Day on February 19th to raise awareness of protecting marine mammals.
This document discusses connections to water through activities in different seasons. It was written by a student from Riga Ostvald Secondary School about relaxing activities involving water during free time in summer and winter. The document does not provide many details in the given text.
The document recommends taking a walk near water in Jurmala. It was written by Anna Pleshikova, a 5th grade student at Riga Ostvald Secondary School, as she thanks the reader for their attention.
Ksenija Bobrovnik of the 5.B form at Riga Ostvald secondary school wrote a report that included information about sharks, dolphins, blue whales, great hammerhead sharks, and pictures of the sea. The report notes that sharks have an exaggerated reputation as man-eaters, dolphins are commonly seen spinning in tropical seas, blue whales are the largest animals to have lived with hearts the size of small cars, great hammerhead sharks have distinctive hammers, and the report concludes with thanks.
This document discusses several animals that live in or near water. It describes the hippopotamus, which can weigh up to 3 tons and ranks among the most dangerous animals in Africa. It also mentions the European otter, Eurasian beaver, northern fur seal, and elephant seal. Elephant seals were nearly hunted to extinction by the late 19th century but have since recovered their populations.
This document summarizes different animals found in water, including whales and dolphins that eat small fish and plankton, seals that can stay underwater for 40 minutes, sharks known as predators with sharp teeth, and large manta rays that fly through water like birds through air. Whales live in cold water while dolphins are found in oceans and rivers. Seals come in two types - eared seals and true seals - and have adaptations for swimming and breathing air at the surface. The great white shark can grow over 20 feet long and is the most dangerous species.
This document discusses common fish species found in Latvian waters, including smelts, flounder, and crucian carp. It provides details on the typical sizes of smelts, notes that flounders are well-adapted to both fresh and saltwater, and describes the distinctive coloring of crucian carp compared to other carp varieties. Fishing techniques like using rods and waiting for a bite are also briefly mentioned.
This document discusses animals that live in or near water, including dolphins, hippopotamus, whales, seals, frogs and ducks. It focuses on different animals that inhabit water environments or areas close to water, with dolphins singled out as the author's favorite sea animal.
This document discusses several animals that live in or near water. It describes dolphins as very clever and easy to train, notes that male seals are much larger than females, lists the coloring of killer whales as black on the back and sides with a white throat and belly strip, and describes swans as representing beauty, romanticism, and revival to people due to their ability to fly and float.
Walking near water is relaxing and fun. Beatrix Kipper, a first grade student, wrote about enjoying walks by lakes, rivers, and oceans. She finds being near water calming and likes looking for interesting plants and animals.
This document lists 5 marine animals - dolphins, baleen whales, seabirds, Basilosaurus, and turtles. It then provides more information on dolphins, stating they are cetacean mammals closely related to whales and porpoises.
Dolphins live in groups in oceans and seas, hunting together and protecting each other from predators. Whales breathe air, are warm-blooded and feed their young milk, and have small amounts of wool. There are around 1150 fish species in the country's waters, with 400 inhabiting freshwater. Crabs have small heads and curled abdomens, living in both seas and freshwater, sometimes reaching enormous sizes. Snakes include 28 species in 10 genera that mostly live a constant aquatic lifestyle in brackish and freshwater ponds.
This document provides information about different sea creatures including sharks, queen triggerfish, great hammerhead, dolphins, and blue whales. It discusses key facts about each species such as that sharks regulate populations below them in the food chain, triggerfish have spines on their backs used for protection, hammerheads have distinctive hammers, dolphins vary widely in size, and blue whales are the largest animal to ever live and can eat over 4 tons of krill per day. The document also mentions that there are pictures of sea world included.
The document discusses various aspects of water including plants and animals that live in water, beautiful lagoons and islands, the three states of water, and how water is used. It also contains pictures related to water and topics covered. The author expresses their interest in water and its properties.
This document contains information about animals that live near or in water, including penguins, sea cats, and hippos. Penguins swim quickly in groups and come in various sizes, from the smallest little penguin to the largest emperor penguin. Sea cats are very fast and beautiful animals that live in water. Hippos typically live alone but can be found in small groups, and males will fight over females in heat.
This document provides an overview of several amphibian and aquatic animal species:
- It defines amphibians as animals that live both on land and in water, having moist skin and living in moist environments. The three main groups are caecilians, salamanders, and frogs.
- Frogs are born as tadpoles in water and undergo metamorphosis to live on land, though some frogs hatch as full frogs.
- The Galapagos Giant Tortoise lives only on the Galapagos Islands, eating grass, cacti, and fruits, and faced extinction from human harvesting and introduced predators.
- Hippos spend most of their time submerged in water to stay
This document outlines 7 topics related to water: 1) walks near water, 2) animals that live in or near water, 3) plants that grow in or near water, 4) protected water areas, 5) literature, music and art about water, 6) interesting water facts, and 7) water in free time. It provides examples for each topic such as jellyfish, whales, and sharks for animals; algae, lily, and cane for plants; and Daugavas loki National Park and Reserves of Latvia for protected areas. It also mentions a song by Placebo and poems by L.S. Suhorukov about water as well as health benefits of swimming and drinking water.
This document discusses various species of sea urchins found around the world. It describes red sea urchins that carpet kelp forests off the coast of British Columbia and feed fish. It also mentions sea urchins off Vancouver Island where dye shows the currents around them, and fire urchins off Indonesia whose spines form a colorful pattern and have venom-filled tips. The document contains pictures of sea urchins in locations like Bonaire Island, the Channel Islands, Alaska, and Papua New Guinea. It concludes with encouraging environmental protection for these animals.
The document discusses several interesting facts about the chemical compound water. It covers water's role in organisms, physical states, and chemical properties. Some key points include:
- Water makes up 75% of both animals and fish and even higher percentages of various plants, with humans being 86% water.
- Water can both save and kill - it transfers 85% of diseases worldwide, causing 25 million deaths annually.
- Water exists in nature as a solid, liquid, and gas, but scientists have identified 5 liquid and 14 solid states. Under certain temperatures, water can take on properties similar to glass.
The document describes a journey taken by Aneliya, Krassy, and Mitya. It discusses visiting a school where they watched children perform and were interviewed about Bulgarian ecology. They had a delicious tomato soup and chop for lunch. Later they saw a clean lake with swimming swans and ducks, as well as a large castle in Krakow. Most interesting was a story about an aquarium visible from different floors of a dining room. The group also visited an old castle where a pianist played piano well. They went on a safari and saw a bison run near their vehicle. The next day they went on a 9km forest trek and visited a church near a restaurant where they ate traditional soup and chop
The document discusses different types of plants that grow in or near water, including water lilies and cattails. It notes that while plants need water to grow, some like water lilies are able to grow directly in water. The author's favorite water plant is the water lily, and includes a link to a video on how to plant one.
This document summarizes different species of whales, including the gray whale, blue whale, humpback whale, and polar whale. It provides details on the physical characteristics and sizes of each whale species. For example, it states that the blue whale is the largest animal to ever live on Earth at 30 meters long and weighing 100 tons. The document also lists some interesting facts about whales, such as their ability to tan and having individually unique tail patterns like human fingerprints. It concludes by discussing the historical overhunting of whales and celebrating World Whale Day on February 19th to raise awareness of protecting marine mammals.
This document discusses connections to water through activities in different seasons. It was written by a student from Riga Ostvald Secondary School about relaxing activities involving water during free time in summer and winter. The document does not provide many details in the given text.
The document recommends taking a walk near water in Jurmala. It was written by Anna Pleshikova, a 5th grade student at Riga Ostvald Secondary School, as she thanks the reader for their attention.
Ksenija Bobrovnik of the 5.B form at Riga Ostvald secondary school wrote a report that included information about sharks, dolphins, blue whales, great hammerhead sharks, and pictures of the sea. The report notes that sharks have an exaggerated reputation as man-eaters, dolphins are commonly seen spinning in tropical seas, blue whales are the largest animals to have lived with hearts the size of small cars, great hammerhead sharks have distinctive hammers, and the report concludes with thanks.
This document discusses several animals that live in or near water. It describes the hippopotamus, which can weigh up to 3 tons and ranks among the most dangerous animals in Africa. It also mentions the European otter, Eurasian beaver, northern fur seal, and elephant seal. Elephant seals were nearly hunted to extinction by the late 19th century but have since recovered their populations.
This document summarizes different animals found in water, including whales and dolphins that eat small fish and plankton, seals that can stay underwater for 40 minutes, sharks known as predators with sharp teeth, and large manta rays that fly through water like birds through air. Whales live in cold water while dolphins are found in oceans and rivers. Seals come in two types - eared seals and true seals - and have adaptations for swimming and breathing air at the surface. The great white shark can grow over 20 feet long and is the most dangerous species.
This document discusses common fish species found in Latvian waters, including smelts, flounder, and crucian carp. It provides details on the typical sizes of smelts, notes that flounders are well-adapted to both fresh and saltwater, and describes the distinctive coloring of crucian carp compared to other carp varieties. Fishing techniques like using rods and waiting for a bite are also briefly mentioned.
This document discusses animals that live in or near water, including dolphins, hippopotamus, whales, seals, frogs and ducks. It focuses on different animals that inhabit water environments or areas close to water, with dolphins singled out as the author's favorite sea animal.
This document discusses several animals that live in or near water. It describes dolphins as very clever and easy to train, notes that male seals are much larger than females, lists the coloring of killer whales as black on the back and sides with a white throat and belly strip, and describes swans as representing beauty, romanticism, and revival to people due to their ability to fly and float.
Walking near water is relaxing and fun. Beatrix Kipper, a first grade student, wrote about enjoying walks by lakes, rivers, and oceans. She finds being near water calming and likes looking for interesting plants and animals.
This document lists 5 marine animals - dolphins, baleen whales, seabirds, Basilosaurus, and turtles. It then provides more information on dolphins, stating they are cetacean mammals closely related to whales and porpoises.
Dolphins live in groups in oceans and seas, hunting together and protecting each other from predators. Whales breathe air, are warm-blooded and feed their young milk, and have small amounts of wool. There are around 1150 fish species in the country's waters, with 400 inhabiting freshwater. Crabs have small heads and curled abdomens, living in both seas and freshwater, sometimes reaching enormous sizes. Snakes include 28 species in 10 genera that mostly live a constant aquatic lifestyle in brackish and freshwater ponds.
This document provides information about different sea creatures including sharks, queen triggerfish, great hammerhead, dolphins, and blue whales. It discusses key facts about each species such as that sharks regulate populations below them in the food chain, triggerfish have spines on their backs used for protection, hammerheads have distinctive hammers, dolphins vary widely in size, and blue whales are the largest animal to ever live and can eat over 4 tons of krill per day. The document also mentions that there are pictures of sea world included.
The document discusses various aspects of water including plants and animals that live in water, beautiful lagoons and islands, the three states of water, and how water is used. It also contains pictures related to water and topics covered. The author expresses their interest in water and its properties.
This document contains information about animals that live near or in water, including penguins, sea cats, and hippos. Penguins swim quickly in groups and come in various sizes, from the smallest little penguin to the largest emperor penguin. Sea cats are very fast and beautiful animals that live in water. Hippos typically live alone but can be found in small groups, and males will fight over females in heat.
This document provides an overview of several amphibian and aquatic animal species:
- It defines amphibians as animals that live both on land and in water, having moist skin and living in moist environments. The three main groups are caecilians, salamanders, and frogs.
- Frogs are born as tadpoles in water and undergo metamorphosis to live on land, though some frogs hatch as full frogs.
- The Galapagos Giant Tortoise lives only on the Galapagos Islands, eating grass, cacti, and fruits, and faced extinction from human harvesting and introduced predators.
- Hippos spend most of their time submerged in water to stay
This document outlines 7 topics related to water: 1) walks near water, 2) animals that live in or near water, 3) plants that grow in or near water, 4) protected water areas, 5) literature, music and art about water, 6) interesting water facts, and 7) water in free time. It provides examples for each topic such as jellyfish, whales, and sharks for animals; algae, lily, and cane for plants; and Daugavas loki National Park and Reserves of Latvia for protected areas. It also mentions a song by Placebo and poems by L.S. Suhorukov about water as well as health benefits of swimming and drinking water.
This document discusses various species of sea urchins found around the world. It describes red sea urchins that carpet kelp forests off the coast of British Columbia and feed fish. It also mentions sea urchins off Vancouver Island where dye shows the currents around them, and fire urchins off Indonesia whose spines form a colorful pattern and have venom-filled tips. The document contains pictures of sea urchins in locations like Bonaire Island, the Channel Islands, Alaska, and Papua New Guinea. It concludes with encouraging environmental protection for these animals.
The document discusses several interesting facts about the chemical compound water. It covers water's role in organisms, physical states, and chemical properties. Some key points include:
- Water makes up 75% of both animals and fish and even higher percentages of various plants, with humans being 86% water.
- Water can both save and kill - it transfers 85% of diseases worldwide, causing 25 million deaths annually.
- Water exists in nature as a solid, liquid, and gas, but scientists have identified 5 liquid and 14 solid states. Under certain temperatures, water can take on properties similar to glass.
The document describes a journey taken by Aneliya, Krassy, and Mitya. It discusses visiting a school where they watched children perform and were interviewed about Bulgarian ecology. They had a delicious tomato soup and chop for lunch. Later they saw a clean lake with swimming swans and ducks, as well as a large castle in Krakow. Most interesting was a story about an aquarium visible from different floors of a dining room. The group also visited an old castle where a pianist played piano well. They went on a safari and saw a bison run near their vehicle. The next day they went on a 9km forest trek and visited a church near a restaurant where they ate traditional soup and chop
Young boys and girls in folk costumes pick roses every year in Bulgaria where the oil-bearing rose grows. Over 3 tons of rose buds are needed to make 1 kilogram of essential rose oil, which is distilled from the rose buds and known as the finest in the world. The Bulgarian rose oil is used in cosmetics, perfumery, and pharmacy.
Students from the second grade received new presents from Portugal. Their teacher, Irina Vasileva, gave them the presents on March 27th, 2015. The short document does not provide any other details about the presents or why they were received from Portugal.
137 Secondary School "Angel Kunchev" is a secondary school in Sofia, Bulgaria founded in 1957. It merged with an elementary school in 1958 and took the name "Angel Kunchev." The school has a monument of Angel Kunchev in its yard and is led by Headmaster Mariana Zakova. It has facilities like a computer lab and supports student activities such as basketball, karate, and daily recess in the yard.
The document summarizes activities from the ECO PALS Comenius project between 2013-2015. It describes:
1) A project meeting in Bulgaria that impacted over 200 students and 20 teachers. Activities included displays, questioners, and skills training.
2) The creation of eco-comics by students on topics like energy usage and renewable resources.
3) Evaluation of questioners given to students, teachers, and parents that assessed their environmental knowledge and behaviors. The majority of participants demonstrated good eco-knowledge.
The document summarizes activities from a COMENIUS project between October 2013 and December 2015. It involved over 200 students and 40 parents from a secondary school in Sofia, Bulgaria. Activities included a project meeting, surveys on the impact of the project, eco-comics on energy efficiency and renewable energy, Skype meetings with partners in Poland and Spain, and skills training in the mountains. Students, teachers, and parents completed fun surveys on their environmental knowledge and actions. The results showed most had good basic knowledge but room for improvement in bolder environmental choices.
This document summarizes several Bulgarian traditions:
1. Survakane involves visiting homes early on New Year's Day to wish for health and fertility, carrying decorated wooden sticks called survaknitsas.
2. Kukeri involve wearing scary costumes and ringing bells to scare away evil spirits around New Year and before Lent and bring good fortune to the village.
3. Martenitsi are symbolic amulets given on March 1st for health, happiness, and removed when the first stork is seen, representing the coming of spring.
4. Other traditions include Lazaruvane where girls decorate homes with flowers on Lazarus Saturday and sing for blessings, Nestinarstvo involving
The document is about 6 sixth grade students and their teacher. It was written by Nora Topalova from 137 SOU - Sofia, Bulgaria in 2014. The document provides basic information about a group of students and when and where it was authored.
The document appears to be part of a questionnaire for teachers taking part in an international project. It asks what encouraged them to participate, with options being the opportunity to learn about other cultures and nationalities, the chance to travel abroad, or being encouraged by a coordinator. Space is also provided for additional comments.
This document contains several questionnaires about environmental and sustainability topics. The questionnaires are aimed at students, parents, and teachers and contain questions about waste segregation habits, energy conservation practices, participation in environmental campaigns, and opinions on responsibility for the environment. Response options range from always/yes to never/no, with some questions asking for brief justifications of answers. The topics covered provide insight into knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors related to environmental issues in daily life and education.
The document summarizes activities that students participated in for a school project. It describes how the students received certificates for their involvement. It then outlines various activities the students engaged in, including working with sensory boxes, making drawings and comics for a website, making Christmas cards, presentations on climate change, and activities about endangered animals such as matching words and pictures, playing games, and creating a bilingual dictionary with their own illustrations. It concludes by saying the teachers and students worked hard but enjoyed the various activities carried out for the project.
The document summarizes classroom activities that took place from March to May. The students explored different seeds, planted them inside and outside, and made posters to track their growth. They also made Easter cards reflecting both Spanish and English traditions. Comics were created about deforestation and pollution. Younger students wrote about endangered animals. The classroom work culminated in a final poster showcasing the various projects, from growing plants to learning about natural disasters and deforestation.
After visiting Spain, the group started working on more project-related activities. They had a Skype meeting with Bulgaria and the children were expecting it. After some problems, they were able to have the meeting. Seeds were planted in the school and outside, and some grew into different produce like pumpkins, tomatoes, and melons. When Comenius partners visited, they brought souvenirs from their home countries for the children to explore. Students and teachers filled out questionnaires to evaluate the first year of the project. The children made presents for the partners with cuts, folds, glue and glitter.
Work from september to november to englandRositsa Dimova
This document provides an overview of Spain, including its location in Europe, neighboring countries, surrounding bodies of water, famous landmarks, culture, food, symbols, government, autonomous communities, and the school CRA Fuente Vieja located in Cuenca, Castilla-La Mancha. Key details mentioned include Spain's shape resembling a bull's head, famous landmarks like the Alhambra Palace and Guggenheim Museum, cultural aspects like flamenco and bullfighting, Spain having a parliamentary monarchy system of government, and CRA Fuente Vieja working to promote environmental protection.
This document lists several endangered species in Spain and their locations, including the black stork in Extremadura, Iberian lynx in Castilla La Mancha and Andalucía, bearded vulture in Aragón and Cataluña, brown bear in Asturias, Cantabria, Aragón y Castilla y León, capercaillie in Asturias and Cantabria, monk seal of the Mediterranean in Balear Isles and Canary Isles, giant lizard from Hierro in the Canary Islands, chameleon in Andalucía, and moor turtle in Andalucía and Murcia.
Spanish Easter cards and cards from eco-friends are being shared. Students have been exchanging letters with pen pals in Spain to learn about each other's cultures and environment. The cards help teach about Spanish traditions and build international friendships through letter writing.
The forest is currently on fire. The document warns that the entire forest is burning and is in a dangerous state. In just 3 sentences, the document alerts readers to a forest fire that is actively spreading.