Transnational meeting in Sweden. Monday 9th April.

Today we had a busy day.We went to school at 8:00 and we attended some lessons. The teacher Raquel had the chance to attend the meeting that all the class representatives have once a month to discuss different matters related to schools. We had Swedish fika (cinnamon bread and a cup of coffee) and then we were working on the project, this time revising the budget and talking about the possibility to carry on with some activities in the future.After working at school we took a walk to Gudhems klosterruin. 

Then we went to Naturum - a bird center - and there we had the opportunity to meet Sofie Stålhand, who was the person that made this project possible since she helped IES Siberia Extremeña to find Gudhemsskolan. It was a great pleasure to talk to her. Walking in Naturum with good weather and listening to the birds was a wonderful experience.

Transnational meeting in Sweden. Friday 6th April.

First day in Sweden. Nice to be back at Gudhemsskolan!
We were at school early this morning it was great to see our friends again and to work together today. The placard is a present we brought to celebrate the partnership between our schools. 

Activity 5: Proverbs and sayings

This is the activity about sayings and proverbs containing the word crane (English), grulla (Spanish) or trona (Swedish). We have used Padlet, an online collaborative tool that enrich presentations. Pupils from different countries can work together and at the same time in the same activity. These are traditional proverbs found in each language, the pupils made research online but the most important, they asked their grandparents who contributed with their experience and knowledge to help in this activity. We hope you like it!

Activity 8: World Water Day

Today, we celebrated World Water Day.
Within our project we want to spread the idea that water is our most precious natural source.

This is the message and photos from the Swedish and Spanish pupils:

Every drop (or snowflake) counts. In Sweden and Spain we are lucky to have pure drinking water. 844 million people don’t have and each day 800 children die because of dirty drinking water.
A lot of drops make a difference.
Save water, save the planet!💧

Activity 6: Raising awareness of the importance of recycling

Cranes choose the banks of reservoirs and lakes to spend the night, so they need that water to be clean. 
But how clean is the water of our rivers? 
Our waste is causing a lot of pollution and this is affecting the rivers and water supplies. 
Our pupils with this activity will think of this environmental problem.

This activity intended to:

-      Inform the school community about this environmental problem.

-      Raise awareness of the importance of recycling.

-      Show how to recycle unused medicine properly and provide a disposal collection point.

Here are the pictures of posters and the campaign.
Good job once more guys!

 
And this is what we did in Sweden for the recycling campaign/activity. However, the main focus for the Swedish students lied on other enviromental aspects such as, pollution, reducing carbon emissions and not releasing toxins into the environment. 

Activity 2: Dichotomous Key

This is the activity of the Dichotomous Key of the common crane. The biology teachers explained last October what a dichotomous key was and the purpose. This was done in both schools and then the students had a workshop in Spain, last November, where they had to understand and follow the key to identify several birds, among them the common crane. This is a picture of the dichotomous key they used and the work done with the teachers. You all did a great job with this activity!

Activity 1- Photography Contest

Don't forget to send pictures for the photo contest. The cranes are about to leave Extremadura and head towards the north, get your cameras ready in Sweden too!