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Event ID:  85850
Contact Name:  Aikaterini Spitsa
Contact Email:  spitsakaterina@hotmail.com
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Organization:  2nd Experimental Model Kindergarten Thessalonikis
Event Web Site:  http://www.
Dates:  8th October 2025 to 10th October 2025
Physical Event:  Yes
Type:  Public
Start/End Type:  Starts During WSW
Country:  Greece
State/Province:  Thessaloniki/ Central Macedonia
City:  Thessaloniki
Address:  M. Alexandrou 5, Panorama, 55236, Thessaloniki, Greece
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Event Name:  Space Exploration and Sustainability
Event Description:  Activity: Space Exploration and Sustainability Goals: Promote environmental awareness: Teach children about the importance of sustainability and responsible resource management, even in the context of space exploration. Stimulate creativity: Encourage children to use their imagination and problem-solving skills to design a sustainable spaceship. Foster curiosity about space: Spark children's interest in space exploration and the potential challenges and opportunities it presents. Methodology: Materials Gathering: Collect the necessary materials: a large cardboard box, paint, stickers or markers, and a small toy astronaut. Spacecraft Creation: Guide children in painting the cardboard box to resemble a spaceship that utilizes renewable energy sources. Discuss different types of renewable energy (e.g., solar, wind, geothermal) and how they can be incorporated into a spacecraft design. Responsible Exploration Discussion: Engage children in a conversation about space exploration and its potential impact on the environment. Encourage them to think about ways to minimize their footprint on other planets, such as conserving resources and avoiding pollution. Imaginative Play: Allow children to use their toy astronauts to explore the "universe" they've created. Encourage them to discuss their adventures and the challenges they face as responsible space explorers. Results: Increased environmental awareness: Children will develop a better understanding of sustainability and the importance of protecting the planet. Enhanced creativity: The activity will stimulate children's imagination and problem-solving skills as they design their sustainable spaceships. Spark of interest in space exploration: Children may become more interested in space-related topics and the challenges and opportunities it presents. Development of critical thinking: The discussion about responsible space exploration will encourage children to think critically about the impact of human activities on the environment.
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Report on the Results:  Report: Space Exploration and Sustainability Activity Overview The "Space Exploration and Sustainability" activity was conducted to introduce children to the concepts of sustainability, creativity, and responsible resource management, even in the context of space exploration. The engaging, hands-on activity combined imaginative play with important environmental lessons to create a memorable learning experience. Activity Details 1. Materials Gathering Participants gathered materials, including a large cardboard box, paints, stickers, markers, and a toy astronaut. This step encouraged resourcefulness and preparation skills. 2. Spacecraft Creation Children painted the cardboard box to resemble a spaceship that utilized renewable energy sources. The session included a discussion on renewable energy types, such as solar, wind, and geothermal, and how these could be applied in spacecraft design. The children displayed enthusiasm and creativity in imagining innovative energy solutions for their ships. 3. Responsible Exploration Discussion A group conversation explored the environmental implications of space exploration. Topics included conserving resources, avoiding pollution on other planets, and lessons from Earth's environmental challenges. Children offered thoughtful ideas and expressed a growing awareness of the need for responsible exploration practices. 4. Imaginative Play Children used their toy astronauts to explore the "universe" created during the activity. They shared imaginative adventures and discussed challenges they encountered as responsible space explorers, such as energy shortages or pollution control. This phase allowed them to apply their understanding in a playful yet meaningful way. Outcomes Increased Environmental Awareness: Children developed a better understanding of sustainability principles and the importance of protecting both Earth and other celestial environments. Enhanced Creativity: The design and creation of their sustainable spaceships stimulated children's imagination and problem-solving abilities. Interest in Space Exploration: The activity sparked curiosity about space and encouraged children to think about the potential challenges and opportunities it presents. Development of Critical Thinking: Through discussions and imaginative play, children critically considered the environmental impact of human activities in space and beyond.
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