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Teachers from Cyprus participate in the International Teachers’ Seminar in Austria!

Teachers from Cyprus participate in the International Teachers’ Seminar in Austria!

The International Teachers’ seminar organised by Südwind, the EAThink Austrian partner, brought together primary and secondary school teachers from 12 European and 2 African countries in Vienna, Austria. The goal of the seminar were for participating EAThink teachers to exchange…

Charalambos StergiouWednesday September 27th, 2017Wednesday September 27th, 2017 Cyprus Blog, English Blog
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Ecological footprint

Ecological footprint

Introduction: This unit mainly focuses on providing information and raising awareness to students about organic food, its characteristics and the current situation in Cyprus.   Learning objectives: Students are expected to: Raise awareness on the limited capacity of Earth to…

Charalambos StergiouWednesday July 12th, 2017Wednesday March 21st, 2018 LUs New
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Food biodiversity

Food biodiversity

Objectives: Becoming aware that we normally eat just a very small number of varieties of vegetable, cereals, legumes, fruits. Learning to recognize the different varieties of cereals, both the most common and the rarest. Becoming aware of ecological impacts of…

Charalambos StergiouWednesday July 12th, 2017Friday July 21st, 2017 LUs New
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Meat consumption: pros and cons

Meat consumption: pros and cons

Objectives: Understanding how the increase in meat consumption, at first glance positive, is also the cause of multiple ecological, economic and social problems and has thus become unsustainable for the planet. Looking at the different aspects of this complex problem.…

Charalambos StergiouWednesday July 12th, 2017Thursday October 26th, 2017 LUs New
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The use of technology in agriculture

The use of technology in agriculture

Objectives: Knowing the main technological innovations in the agricultural sector, particularly in the last decades. Thinking about the positive impact of these innovations, but also the serious damage they caused at an environmental and social level. Reading about a problem…

Charalambos StergiouTuesday July 11th, 2017Thursday October 26th, 2017 LUs New
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Food in transit

Food in transit

Objectives: Learning that on their way from the producer to the consumer, food items are handled by many intermediaries; considering the negative consequences this may have. Learning about the exploitation of resources and farm workers by large multinational companies. Discovering…

Charalambos StergiouTuesday July 11th, 2017Thursday October 26th, 2017 LUs New
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Cherries for Christmas?

Cherries for Christmas?

Objectives: Learning about the seasonality of fruit production. Learning about the different food preservation techniques used over the ages. Learning that there are different climates in one’s own country and in the world and that the hemispheres have inverted seasons.…

Charalambos StergiouTuesday July 11th, 2017Thursday October 26th, 2017 LUs New
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We do not all eat the same things: food from all over the world

We do not all eat the same things: food from all over the world

Objectives: Discovering the wide range of eating traditions that exist Knowing the nutritional needs of the human being Writing a recipe (instructional text) Spotting similarities and differences Being curious and welcoming new experiences   Download the GLU

Charalambos StergiouTuesday July 11th, 2017Thursday October 26th, 2017 LUs New
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From the field to the plate: so much work to make food!

From the field to the plate: so much work to make food!

Objectives: Understanding the concept of a food supply chain and applying it to certain types of food. Understanding and using the concept of production sectors. Learning that the relative importance of the three sectors changed over time and that the…

Charalambos StergiouTuesday July 11th, 2017Thursday October 26th, 2017 LUs New
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Junk food and food waste

Junk food and food waste

Objectives: Understanding why many industrial foodstuffs may appeal to the eye and to the taste buds, but have poor nutritional value and health benefits. Analysing the causes of food fraud and its potential consequences. Knowing about the laws and organisations…

Charalambos StergiouThursday June 15th, 2017Thursday October 26th, 2017 LUs New
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EAThink Kit

The EAThink Kit is a working tool including the best Global Learning Units for primary and secondary school teachers, global education trainers and volunteers engaged in educational activities on global learning and sustainable agriculture. You can download the different Kits developed by the EAThink partners in the following languages:

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School Garden Guides

The “School Garden Guide”, prepared by the Institute for Sustainable Development, describes how to set up and use organic school gardens for Global Learning and beyond. It focuses mainly on key elements which are essential for the success of a “school garden project”. The Guide, adapted for different local contexts, is available in the following languages:

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