On Friday, March 7, 2025, training was provided to teachers of the Lappio Gymnasio Naoussa as part of the project “RECIBIOS – Challenge-based experimentation on BIOdegradable RECIpeS in lower secondary education.”
The training was conducted by the EduQuest team with the aim of providing all the necessary information so that the participating teachers could proceed with the pilot implementation of the educational material in the classroom.
During the training, the first draft of the project’s educational program was presented, which is based on challenges and real-life scenarios where students will choose a product, analyze its properties, and try to create new products from natural materials.
After the presentation of the educational material, a discussion followed among the participants on possible adaptations and practical applications of the materials in the classroom, while the next phase of the project, which includes pilot implementation in the classroom, was planned. At the same time, as part of the training, bioeconomy products (biodegradable cups, notebooks made from coffee grounds, etc.) were presented, which have been produced through the European project “GenB- Informing and educating young people on more sustainable behaviors and choices to build a future Generation informed and interested in Bioeconomy.” The products were provided by Q-PLAN International to inspire students to explore the possibilities of the bioeconomy through practical examples, while creating synergies between the two projects.
During the next period, through the RECIBIOS project, students at Lappio will have the opportunity to familiarize themselves with the basic concepts of the bioeconomy, understand the importance of biodegradable materials, and take part in innovative educational approaches which are based on the development of sustainability skills.
The RECIBIOS project is co-funded by the Erasmus+ KA210 Program in the category of school education. The project began in April 2024 and is expected to be completed in September 2025.
