Back to Nature is a eTwinning Project. The project aims to bring students together with nature to learn individuals from Nature.
Monday, June 29, 2020
Friday, June 26, 2020
Monday, June 22, 2020
PARTNER TEACHERS PRESENTATION
Hugo Mendonça
I have a degree in Sports Sciences and a Master's degree in Physical Education in Primary and Secondary Education. I also have a Postgraduate Degree in Special Education: Cognitive and Motor. In the last three years I have been directly working in Special Education.
This school year I am working with a class of 7 students, between the ages of 15 and 18. I work in Madalena do Pico, Pico island which is located in the Portuguese semi-autonomous region of the Azores.
I teach the disciplines: Integration Training (Portfolio, Skills Balance, Equal Opportunities); Basic Training (Citizenship and Employability and ICT) and Technological Training (Modules directed to the profession of warehouse operator).It is a Special Education Program class with a technical-practical aspect and a clear objective for the integration of students in the world of the labor market.
Duygu Apladı
I'm a Math teacher in Manisa/Turkey. In this project my students are 12 years old. I have been working for ten years. Manisa population is 1.429.000. There are 1300 students in our school. Spil Mountain is very close to the city.
I love being in nature and I know a lot is learned as I take part in nature. I'm hiking and camping whenever I can. I'm interested in mountain bike tours. I want my students to be in nature and learn something. Thanks to Etwinning projects it is great to exchange ideas and learn new things
Nuray Toparlak
I'm a science teacher in İstanbul, Turkey for twenty four years. I'm Interested in STEM, intelligence games and nature. I like to cooperate with my colleagues. This year my students are 7th and 8th grader. Their ages are 13-14. I will condact this project with twelve pupils. I like to use technology in my lesson. I want my students to improve their foreign language skills, learn about other cultures and use technology more effectively. Also I want my students to get environmental awareness.
Marcos Morgado
I was born in Rio de Janeiro. My family is portuguese and I've been living in Portugal since 2000. I have 2 sons, Gabriel and Lucas. I'm Physical Education teacher at Castro Daire Secundary School. Obviously, I like to practice physical exercise, general sports and wellness activities. I have been participated in some sport events in my life as athlete and as teacher. In my free time I like to travel.
Cintia de Sáa
I am a PE teacher at IES Sánchez Lastra in Mieres (Asturias, Spain). I have been working as a PE teacher for 12 years. I did two E twinning projects, related to Dancing and Traditional Sports.
I practice judo everyday, but hiking and climbing are two of my favourites hobbies. And my región is a paradise for nature lovers.
Looking forward to go “Back to Nature”.
Ana Marinić
I teach geography in elementary school in Rijeka, Croatia. My pupils are 11-14 yo and our school is small and old one, situated in center of Rijeka. I have master degree in geology and geography, love nature and love teaching, so it`s a winning combination :) We have strongly structured curriculum, but we like to do e-Twinning projects during our additional classes. In my free time I hike a lot mostly in Slovenian Alps and last school year I started to hike with my students. I am looking forward to work in this project!
Eugenia Martinez
I am a Biology and Geology teacher at IES Sanchez Lastra, in Mieres, Asturias. I have a Ph.D. in Biology and I have been working as a secondary teacher since 1997. The Sanchez Lastra school is located in Mieres, a small town very close to Oviedo, the Asturias capital. In our school we offer a bilingual program and two subjects are taught through English at each level. This year I teach Biology and Geology to the 12 years old students, and I feel very enthusiastic about this project, that perfectly fits our goal of making students more sensitive to nature.
Carla Silvana Santos
My name is Carla Silvana Santos, I was born in France, I live in the city of Viseu - Portugal and I have 3 children.
I like to walk, be in contact with nature, breathe fresh air. I love to walk by the sea.
I'm a teacher of natural sciences, biology and geology for 25 years and I have been working in Castro Daire for 14 years.
I have been involved in projects related to environmental sustainability for several years.
It will be a pleasure to work on this project!
Paula Gonçalves
I'm an English teacher at the secondary school in Castro Daire. Currently I teach English but I also have a degree in German Studies.
I was born in Portugal and I graduated from Coimbra University. In my fourth year of studies I went to Graz University, Austria, as an Erasmus student. It was such an extraordinary experience to take part in this exchange programme, get to know students from all over Europe and strive to adapt to a different country.
I live in a small village that belongs to a beautiful town, Lamego.
I've always been in close contact to nature, as I live in the countryside. I enjoy going for walks in the woods.
In classes, I try to motivate students to learn English, as well as draw their attention to the importance of a protected and long-lasting planet and their role on this issue.
Lola Bernal
I’m a biology and geology teacher in Granada, in southern Spain. I have been involved in other etwinning projects but I especially like this one because it is more related to nature. My students are 12 years old for this project and also I have 17 years old students this school year. I live near Sierra Nevada Mountains, where you can ski in the morning and go for a walk on the beach in the afternoon if you want. Granada is a lovely city, with 200.000 inhabitants very welcoming and you can enjoy The Alhambra and The Albayzin, situated on two adjacent hills, form the medieval part of Granada. I love cycling, running and hiking, so I’m sure I will enjoy this project.
Héctor Fueyo
I´m a biology and geology teacher in Mieres, town located in Asturias, northern Spain. Our region is well known for being a natural paradise with astonishing features as the Cantabrian Mountains, the Cantabrian coastline and a rich biodiversity all across the region. I feel really lucky living here. I love everything related with nature: hiking, sailing, skiing, mushroom hunting, growing vegetables…
I have been teaching sciences for nine years but it´s my first time in an e-twinning project. What I like most of the project “Back to nature” is to spend time in the nature with my pupils and try to inoculate them my love for our planet and make them take an active role in its preservation with critical thinking. I´ll love to show the natural treasures of Asturias to our e-twinning partners. I´m sure I will enjoy this project!!
Online Meeting with Partners
The eTwinning project meeting “Back to Nature” was attended by 4 countries (Portugal and the Azores Region, Spain, Croatia and Turkey), 6 schools and 6 teachers.
The aim was to readjust plans and adjust activities in view of the current situation of COVID-19.
We remain together, because eTwinning is a community, it is collaboration and it is recognition.
Friday, June 19, 2020
Let's Play
Agrupamento de Escolas de Castro Daire - Portugal
'Primary school Podmurvice'-Croatia
'Escola Cardeal Costa Nunes'-Portugal
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Plan of the project
September
1. Introduction and presentation of the Project;
2. Online meeting with all participants;
3. Decision of the activities for the first four months (September, October, November and December);
4. Presentation of the project objectives, different activities, work process and expected results to students.
October
1. Presentation of the teacher, the students and the participating school;
2. Presentation of the region / area of residence of the participating school and possible trails;
3. Elaboration of a logo for the project.
November
1. Selection of the final logo for the project;
2. Realization of the first trail/hike;
3. Presentation of the trail (photos, videos).
December
1. Presentation and submission of papers (decide which science theme to explore).
2. Organize interviews with partner schools;
3. Make video calls to meet the different partners;
4. Conducting a Quiz.
January
1. Online meeting with all participants;
2. Decision of activities for the second quarter (January, February and March);
3. Initiation of the construction of the final e-book / video.
February
1. Realization of a second trail/hike;
2. Presentation of the trail (photos, videos).
March
1. Presentation and submission of papers (decide which science theme to explore).
2. Continuation of the construction of the final e-book or video;
3. Conducting a Quiz.
April
1. Online meeting with all participants;
2. Decision of activities for the third quarter (April, May and June);
3. Realization of a third trail/hike;
4. Presentation of the trail track (photos, videos).
May
1. Presentation and submission of papers (decide which science theme to explore);
2. Finalization of the construction of the final e-book or video;
3. Conducting a Quiz.
June
1. Project evaluation (students and teachers)
2. Presentation of the final e-book / video;
3. Presentation of the project to the educational community (exhibition with activities carried out, sharing the final video).

































