Mr. Bee’s Dodos
Description: As people pollute the environment and unconsciously consume the possibilities of nature, Mr. Bee is uncomfortable. That's why he assigned his closest friends, Dodos, to raise awareness. Thus, Mr. Bee will ensure the sustainability of the bee brothers, which have very important roles in ensuring ecological continuity. Our aim is to give Dodos (our students) environmental awareness and to gain a environmental identity for a sustainable world. With a participatory approach, students in schools will both learn about environmental issues and play an active role in raising awareness of their families, local governments and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) on environmental issues. In addition, we aim to include students in fun environmental activities, to develop their perspective on school culture and to integrate the realities of life into classroom activities.
Language: English
Age: 7-11
Project teams: Each partner will add 8 students (max.) in the twinspace.
Subjects: nature, social studies, geography, science, arts, music
Aims: Students will;
- develop a new identity and be a member of a group,
- meet new friends from different countries,
- improves the ability to recognize problems, produce solutions, and discuss,
- change their consumption habits,
- have fun in eco-activities,
- start seeing recycling as part of their lives,
- develops awareness of protecting the nature,
The institutions will;
- pay more attention to recycling,
- be the member of eco-schools,
- provide water and electricity saving by the student,
- be owned by students,
- be recognized locally, nationally or even internationally,
Project time: From 15th December 2020 to 15th June 2021.
Work process: We will do project activities according to the plan below. But we can revise the monthly activities in the face of unexpected situations like pandemic.
December:
- Introducing yourself, your class and school.
- Selecting the students who will take part in the project actively.
- Describing the tasks.
- Selecting the main character, Mr. Bee.
- Logo, poster and slogan selections
- Communication ways; whatsapp, facebook or other social media.
- Creating a pre-survey on students, teachers and parents.
- Creating project pages.
- Preparing the postcards about New Year.
January:
- New Year Activity, sending postcards among partners,
- Informing the school, students and parents about eco-schools,
- Making recycling bins in the class or at home with the recyclable materials (paper, glass and plastics),
- Initiating of “Waste Battery Collection” in the school and at home,
- Celebrating on Energy Saving Week,
February:
- Informing about types of waste and dangerous waste,
- Preparing slogans on energy and water saving,
- Making origami from waste papers,
March:
- Making pouch paper making from old newspapers and magazines,
- Making and exhibiting ornaments from waste materials,
- Celebrating World Water Day,
- Celebrating 21 March international Forest Day,
April:
- Exhibiting on the board interesting news in newspaper and magazines in the world and in our countries about “Environment and Wastes”,
- Taking pictures about negative environmental images in our city,
- Doing two and three dimensional studies with waste materials (making puppet and vehicle)
- Growing flowers at home or in the classroom.
May:
- Evaluating the Project
- Last surveys for teachers, students and parents.
Common works:
- Calendar
- Puzzle
- Short story
Collaborative works:
- Virtual Exhibition
- eBook
- Internet Safety Slide
Mixed student groups: