The module introduces future teachers to decision-making on environmental issues, particularly in the context of food. It addresses their values and attitudes as active citizens and educators. Concrete ideas are provided for incorporating these topics into science and math teaching….
This module introduces future teachers to the role of (big) data in environmental socio-scientific issues. Initial teacher education students examine dataset structures and explore how different visualizations can tell varied stories. Lesson examples help them plan to use big data…
This module focuses on linking the socio-scientific issues that initial teacher education students study, such as epidemic modeling, to data and statistics. Through this module, the pre-service teachers will develop competences in planning and carrying out experiments, surveys or interviews,…
Module 2 enhances pre-service teachers’ skills in reasoning, argumentation and critical thinking through media reports on environmental socio-scientific issues. It offers resources and strategies to help them understand key concepts and create effective learning environments. By the end, teachers will…
In this module future teachers are introduced to environmental socio-scientific issues. They will learn what environmental socio-scientific issues are and then connect dealing with them to goals of mathematics and science education. At the end of this introductory module students…
This task lets students study and learn about water and water shortages to answer the question “Can water shortages in Europe (and elsewhere) be prevented?”. Students will complete various activities in math and science, applying knowledge from both areas. The…
Swimming water quality is checked annually using standard EU guidelines. In this unit, students will explore these guidelines, assess local water quality, and use biology, chemistry, and math to provide advice to the local tourist office based on their findings….
This task lets students explore the importance of using solar energy in transportation using math, science, and technology, applying knowledge from all three areas. Building on existing understanding and working on interdisciplinary activities, students will design, build and operate a…
In Germany and many other European countries, traditional light bulbs were being phased out. From 2009 to 2012, they gradually disappeared from stores, starting with the most powerful ones. This task helps students learn why the EU made this change,…
The lesson unit ‘Food’ explores energy flow in the human body. Students will study the food they eat, the energy used in daily activities and exercise, and the nutrients’ contributions to energy. They will also consider how to eat a…
