Coastlines in 2042

Emie et Héloïse,  students at the DSAA, created a classroom activity on coastlines.

Let's Contemplate the Outdoors.

How will we live on the coastlines in 2042?

• "Narrative" Part:
  • Contemplate the Outdoors - an invitation to dream and poetry to reconnect with nature.
  • Arrange the 3 A3 landscape-format boards to create a contemplative panorama. The first board features a turtle, the second illustrates a seashore, and the last one depicts an eagle. Once the panorama is set up, explanatory cards are to be cut out.
  • First, the teacher can read the poem aloud or distribute the stanzas to students who wish to participate. Then, the students will choose a card. They will take turns placing it on the panorama using the illustrations. They will start by placing extreme weather events, then adaptations, and finally, biodiversity cards. They can read their card aloud.

• "Workshop" Part :
  • My Little Activity Book - Understanding the Role of Mangroves
  • The activity book allows young people to develop their curiosity, attention, and patience. It also helps them understand and respect the needs of plants. An experiment will allow them to discover erosion, understand how mangrove roots work, and how water can shape our landscapes. Plant roots have the power to prevent soil erosion by water.
  • For the "Grow Your Avocado Pit" experiment, the explanation should be read in class, and the experiment is to be conducted at home. Every two weeks, students will draw the progress in their book and share it with the rest of the class. They can also supplement it with photos if they wish. They can exchange tips and tricks. Later in the year, if the teacher desires, a session can be organized where students bring their avocados.
  • For the "Discover Erosion" experiment, the teacher should prepare three different bottles in advance. In one, there should be only bare soil. In another, soil and dead leaves. In the last one, a prepared clump of soil. Three small containers should also be prepared to collect the different liquids. A jug of water should be prepared to pour a little water into the three bottles. Students should compare the results of the different containers and make their observations."

* It should be noted that these posters have not been validated by the Scientific and Pedagogical Committee of the OCE.