Theme week on sustainable development at Friisilän koulu
This spring, Friisilän koulu organised a theme week on sustainable development under the MOK (multidisciplinary learning modules) concept. The activities of the week were conceived by the pupil council board, the environmental panel, and designated teachers.
The pupils involved in the planning were given the assignment to come up with topics and activities for the week. After this, they asked their fellow pupils to do the same. The following week, the ideas were refined at a meeting. The theme week took place in week 18.
“We learned about the Baltic Sea through conversation and Yle’s educational videos. We talked about all the things that can be found in the Baltic Sea. We discussed waste sorting and cleaned up the school yard,” says School Director Eeva Lumiaro.
In addition, pupils created brief information videos on sustainable development using the ChatterKid app available on iPads.
“We explored the theme from various perspectives and increased everyone’s awareness of the topic and related global goals,” Lumiaro summarises.
What was accomplished during the week?
“Sustainable development sparked debate, and at least sixth-graders highlighted the challenges of implementing Agenda 2030. A ‘tree of good life’ was also created in the cafeteria. The tree leaves consisted of notes describing the elements of a good life written by the pupils in the language of their choice,” Lumiaro explains.
The theme week culminated in a school-wide expedition to Puolarmaari, where pupils got to explore nature, create earth art and grill sausages.
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