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GEOschools Project teaching modules in Naturtejo Geopark: Teaching Geosciences in
the Field ‐ Geoparks and Geosites
C. Neto de Carvalho, J. Rodrigues & M. Catana
A Geopark combines the protection ofgeological heritage with localsustainable development, through:
‐ Geoconservation‐ Education‐ Geotourism
Landscape interpretationthrough Naturtejo
Geopark Geodiversity
Geopark Naturtejo
Best pratices in the EuropeanGeoparks Network
Working in a NetworkLearning with the best praticesbut also with the not so good
www.petrifiedforest.gr
Geosites (exemples)
Portas do Ródão NaturtalMonument
Zêzere Meanders
Gardunha granite landformsConhal de Arneiro Gold Mine
Penha Garcia Trace Fossils
GEOschools Project
• Curriculum comparison research
• Interest Research
• School Geosciences Dictionary
• Teaching Modules
http://GEOschools.geol.uoa.gr
To define a "Framework on geosciencesliteracy principles" for the generalEuropean citizens, to be applied at least,for the revision of obligatory schoolcurricula for secondary schools for theparticipant countries.
Educational Programs
‐ Adapted to the school curricula
‐ Destinated to all school levels
Specialized guides
Geosites
Museums/ Science Centres
Walking Trails
Scientific and didactical tools
…
‐ School goes to the Geopark…
‐ The Geopark goes to the school…
‐ Projects “Anim’a Rocha”
Educational Programs
Teaching Geosciences in Geoparks and Geosites
‐ Specialized guides
‐ Explored contents from national curriculum
‐ Pre‐field class
‐ Pedagogical tools
‐ Cross‐disciplinary approach
‐ Awareness for Geological Heritage
‐ Promotion of Citizenship
Geosite Selection
To select geosites it was considered:
- scientific importance- didactical importance in Naturtejo Geopark EducationalPrograms- teachers opinion
- importance of the geosites in Portuguese textbooks
- importance for cross-disciplinary approach
Strategies and tools for the geosites
For each geosite there are specific activities related with one key‐question, where the students will be actively involved with.
How does Geodiversity influences Biodiversity, human occupation and activities?
Strategies and tools for the geosites
What is the sustainability of the construction of a dam in this geoste?
Students will explore:
‐ Geology
‐ Geological Heritage
‐ Biodiversity
‐ Cultural and Historical Heritage
Critical approach
Material for teachers
‐ Scientific information of the geosites
‐ Bibliography
Main objectives
Strategies
Material
7 Worksheets
7 Presentations