Geoschools Project: teaching modules in Naturtejo Geopark

GEOschools Project teaching modules in Naturtejo Geopark: Teaching Geosciences in 

the Field ‐ Geoparks and Geosites

C. Neto de Carvalho, J. Rodrigues & M. Catana

A Geopark combines the protection ofgeological heritage with localsustainable development, through:

‐ Geoconservation‐ Education‐ Geotourism

Landscape interpretationthrough Naturtejo 

Geopark Geodiversity

Geopark Naturtejo

Best pratices in the EuropeanGeoparks Network

Working in a NetworkLearning with the best praticesbut also with the not so good

www.petrifiedforest.gr

Geosites (exemples)

Portas do Ródão NaturtalMonument

Zêzere Meanders

Gardunha granite landformsConhal de Arneiro Gold Mine

Penha Garcia Trace Fossils

GEOschools Project

• Curriculum comparison research

• Interest Research

• School Geosciences Dictionary

• Teaching Modules

http://GEOschools.geol.uoa.gr

To define a "Framework on geosciencesliteracy principles" for the generalEuropean citizens, to be applied at least,for the revision of obligatory schoolcurricula for secondary schools for theparticipant countries.

Educational Programs

‐ Adapted to the school curricula

‐ Destinated to all school levels

Specialized guides

Geosites

Museums/ Science Centres

Walking Trails

Scientific and didactical tools

…

‐ School goes to the Geopark…

‐ The Geopark goes to the school…

‐ Projects “Anim’a Rocha”

Educational Programs

Teaching Geosciences in Geoparks and Geosites

‐ Specialized guides

‐ Explored contents  from national curriculum

‐ Pre‐field class

‐ Pedagogical tools

‐ Cross‐disciplinary approach

‐ Awareness for Geological Heritage

‐ Promotion of Citizenship

Geosite Selection

To select geosites it was considered:

- scientific importance- didactical importance in Naturtejo Geopark EducationalPrograms- teachers opinion

- importance of the geosites in Portuguese textbooks

- importance for cross-disciplinary approach

Geosite Selection

Fossil Trunks

Monsanto Granite Inselberg

Geosite Selection

Portas do RódãoNaturalMonument

Penha Garcia Ichnological Park

Geosite Selection

Portas de Almourão Geomonument Ponsul’s Fault

Strategies and tools for the geosites

For each geosite there are specific activities related with one key‐question, where the students will be actively involved with.

How does Geodiversity influences Biodiversity, human occupation and activities?

Strategies and tools for the geosites

Strategies and tools for the geosites

What is the sustainability of the construction of a dam in this geoste?

Students will explore:

‐ Geology

‐ Geological Heritage

‐ Biodiversity

‐ Cultural and Historical Heritage

Critical approach

Material for teachers

‐ Scientific information of the geosites

‐ Bibliography

Main objectives

Strategies

Material

7 Worksheets

7 Presentations

Geoschools Workshop for Teachers

Geoschools Workshop for Teachers

Teaching Module Evaluation

Geoschools Workshop for Teachers

Workshop Evaluation

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