EDUCATIONAL SCENARIOS

English – Natural science – Mathematics – Language – Cultural studies

Green transition of Thurø

WELCOME TO THURØ DIGITAL VERSION OF THURØ simulation of the real world The students collects information in the Thurø house Make Thurø green! Build a biomass powerplant Install solar panels Are ocean windturbines the power production of the future? Can ocean windturbines give problems? The students work together in teams to solve the tasks
In this course, students will learn about climate adaptation by phasing out fossil fuels in favor of renewable energy sources.
Samsø has over a number of years worked to make the island climate-friendly, and is now known as “Denmark’s renewable energy island”. Let’s imagine that Thurø wants to go the same way.

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Natural science
Mathematics
English
Grade: 5. til 8.
Age: 11-14
Supports the UN World Goals

Build your green city

THE WORLD'S BIG CITIES HAVE PROBLEMS Learn about trees Build a tree-nursery Let the trees grow Transform the city and make parks Make the city green! The students work together in teams to solve the tasks The students work together in teams to solve the tasks Inspiration and new ways of thinking
In this educational scenario, the class works to build a better world, based on a deeper understanding of the ways in which forests and trees can make our cities greener, healthier and better places to live.

Students are challenged to work in teams to solve problems together, think critically, gather knowledge, apply their imagination and experiment. Students learn about the many benefits of trees and forests, especially in cities, and will raise awareness among today’s children about sustainable use and conservation of forests.

The educational scenario was developed in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.

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Natural science
Mathematics
English
Grade: 4. til 7.
Age: 10-15
Supports the UN World Goals

Amager powerplant

AMAGER 4 BIOMASS POWERPLANT Examine the woodchips path from the cargo ship to the burningchamber Collect information in the halls of the power plant How much electricity is produced for Copenhagen? The students manages the powerplant Visit and see Amager 4 from the top
In this course, students will learn about Amager4’s central importance for Copenhagen to become CO2 neutral in 2025. Students will also learn to understand why burning of biomass can be sustainable if new trees are planted to replace the burnt biomass. The students get to understand the functions of a power plant at a simple level and they are given the opportunity to control the power plant themselves.

The educational scenario was developed in collaboration with E&V and HOFOR.

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Natural science
Mathematics
English
Grade: 5. til 9.
Age: 12-16
Supports the UN World Goals

Coming soon ...

Math on the island

Math on the farm

Infrastructure and architecture

More educational scenarios will shortly be added here …
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