COMENIUS
MAY 2013
THIRD MEETING OF THE ECO&ART COMENIUS PROJECT WAS HELD IN POLAND The Eco&Art Comenius Project which started at the begining of the 2012 – 2103 acedemic year is in full flow. Second meeting the Eco&Art Comenius Project was organized in Poland,Pielgrzymowice 13 – 17 May 2013. Beykent Anatolian High School attended the meeting with 4 teachers and 4 students. Our school represented by vice principles Özgür Koçak, Mutlu Ekin, English Teacher Önder Gürkaynak, Maths Teacher Sezen Meriç. Project students Simin Okumuþ, Naz Ýþbilen, Fýrat Çellik and Tuðçe Bektaþ
also attended the meeting. All rartners made presentations about the works that they have been carried out so far for Eco&Art Comenius Project. Moreover, a different kind of fashion show was organized in the meeting. The clothes and dresses were made by waste materials in the fashion show. We really had great time in Poland thanks to hospitality of the Polish partners.Next meeting of the project is going to be organized in Turkey in October. We hope to see you soon.
IMPRESSIONS FROM POLAND As you know, third meeting of the 'ECO&ART Comenius Project was held in Poland Pielgrzymowice . The project students who attended the meeting that was organized in Poland shared their impressions and feelings about the visit. Simin Okumuþ: I am very pleased to take part in in this project. Everything was arranged perfectly and we had no problem during the visit. I made new friends and visit very different and beautiful places through this trip. Also we spent one night in Krakow. It was a n amazing experience for me because Krakow is one of the most beautiful city I have ever been. We visited historical places and also we had chance to see the natural beauties of Poland. Finally it was a really great experience for me. Thanks for the people who work for this project. Naz Ýþbilen: First of all, Iwould like to send my greetings to all project partners through the Beykent Eco&Art Express. We spent amazing 6 days in Poland and the trip was really perfect. It was a great experience for me. It is a terrific pleasure for me to participate this project. We took part different activities related to art and recycling.In my opinion
fashion show from waste matearils was really fun. I think thsese activities helped me to expand my mind about the importance of recycling and environmental issues. We also visited the Krakow. In my opinion, Krakow is one of the most beautifiul city I have ever been. Market Square is also great. I think everyone should come and visit Krakow. Fýrat Çelik: Firstly, I must confess that I spent great time in Poland thanks to the well-organized trip by the Polish partners. Activities that we attended during the visit was really fun.Krakow is also very beautiful city. I made new friends in Poland thanks to the project visit. It was an amazing experience for me and I would like to thank the people who work for this project. Tuðçe Bektaþ: I really had awesome time in Poland. This is my first Comenius Project that I have taken part.So it was quite exciting for me.I met new people and discovered the beauty of Poland. I also developed sense and sensibilty about ecology and environmental issues by participating the activities during the visit. Thanks for the people who work for this project.
FASHION SHOW FROM WASTE MATEARIALS One of the most striking and enjoyable activity in Poland visit was 'Fashion Show From Waste Materials'. All partners participated this activity and designed new dresses and costumes by using the waste materials. Then they exhibited the dresses that they designed. It was a very interesting activity. It not only helps us to develop our creativity but also helps us to develop sense and sensibility about recycling. Moreover, slogans about recycling and environmental issues were written in different languages.
PLANTING A TREE IN THE MEMORY OF ECO&ART COMENIUS PROJECT Project coordinators planted a tree in the memory of ECO&ART Comenius Project in the garden of K. Miarki School. It was a very sensitive and kind offer from the principle of K. Miarki. We believe that this tree will be the symbol of our freindship and partnership.
LIST OF ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS This is a list of the more notable environmental organizations by organization type. Worldwide - Earth System Governance Project - Global Environment Facility (GEF) - Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) - United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) - World Nature Organization (WNO) - World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Regional - European Environment Agency (EEA) - Partnerships in Environmental Management for the Seas of East Asia (PEMSEA)
BIODIVERSITY The variety of life on Earth, its biological diversity, is commonly referred to as biodiversity. The number of species of plants, animals, and microorganisms, the enormous diversity of genes in these species, the different ecosystems on the planet, such as deserts, rainforests and coral reefs are all part of a biologically diverse Earth. Appropriate conservation and sustainable development strategies attempt to recognize this as being integral to any approach. In some way or form, almost all cultures have recognized the importance of nature and its biological diversity for their societies and have therefore understood the need to maintain it. Yet, power, greed and politics have affected the precarious balance.
Why Is Biodiversity Important? Who Cares? Why is Biodiversity important? Does it really matter if there aren't so many species?Biodiversity boosts ecosystem productivity where each species, no matter how small, all have an important role to play.For example, a larger number of plant species means a greater variety of crops; greater species diversity ensures natural sustainability for all life forms; and healthy ecosystems can better withstand and recover from a variety of disasters.And so, while we dominate this planet, we still need to preserve the diversity in wildlife
Loss of Biodiversity and Extinctions It has long been feared that human activity is causing massive extinctions. Despite increased efforts at conservation, it has not been enough and biodiversity losses continue. The costs associated with deteriorating or vanishing ecosystems will be high. However, sustainable development and consumption would help avert ecological problems.
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