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FOR TEACHERS
Natural-Science Teaching App TeachOUT
TeachOUT is a comprehensive natural science teaching app that is based on the analysis of national curriculums and the requirements of teachers and students in different European countries.
The app enables the teachers to create their own challenges and add numerous multisensory tasks (e.g. treasure hunt, questionnaire, observation, listening, phot challenge, activities with maps). Thus, it adds value to regular classroom lessons as it enables students to experience classroom in nature.
In the CMS system, teachers can set GPS locations and add descriptions together with challenges. After testing it, they can publish the game in the TeachOUT app.
Create your own outdoor science game! The instructions are available at the following link.
Learning with the GeoExplorer Toolkit
The GeoExplorer Toolkit offers a versatile set of tools and resources to support outdoor learning and exploration. Whether you’re a teacher, geopark staff or educatior working in the field outdoor education, effectively utilizing the GeoExplorer Toolkit can enhance your outdoor activities and engage participants in meaningful learning experiences. By designing exercises with the GeoExplorer Toolkit, educators can create engaging activities that promote exploration, critical thinking, and environmental awareness.
More information and recommendations for using GeoExplorer Toolkit in science education are available at the following links:
Natural-Science Teaching Material
Idrija Geopark carries out activities and prepares various teaching materials on the Geopark’s natural and cultural heritage for primary and secondary schools. We developed materials intended for science and other teachers which can be used outdoors as well as in the classroom.
The teaching material is free of charge and available at the following links:
Teaching Geology with Minecraft
Minecraft is one of the most popular video games worldwide and is well-received with people of all age groups. The goal of the game is to survive by building and creating. The player has to look for and harvest natural resources such as wood, stone, metals, and minerals.
In the BetterGeoEdu 2.0 project, the Geological Survey of Slovenia – together with their partners – developed a BetterGeo mod that incorporates a more realistic geology into the game and prepared teaching materials on geology and minerology connected to the Minecraft game and its BetterGeo mod.
Geopark Idrija joined the team aiming to promote the use of Minecraft-BetterGeo game in education and continually informs local school about current activities.
All teaching materials are available at the following link.
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