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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Seeds of Change Thrive in Concrete is a project focused on implementing a composting and waste reduction program at a K-8 elementary school in Chicago. Through this initiative, students and staff actively participate in composting organic waste, such as food scraps and paper products, to reduce landfill waste and promote environmental sustainability, as well as circular growing of produce hydroponically and through aquaponics and recycling of single use plastics. As result, the school hopes to significantly reduce its carbon footprint and serve as a model for other schools looking to implement similar programs.</p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Somos #escolaazul</p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Hello everyone! We are a Blue School and our project is called Blue Together. This logo was developed by a third-year elementary school student, based on a drawing contest to choose the best logo for our project!</p>]]></description>
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         <title>Colégio Século Unidade I - Bancários - Rua Radialista Antônio Assunção de Jesus - Bancários, João Pessoa - PB</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Escola Estadual Lino Vieira Ruivo</div>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Escola Estadual Laurinda Vieira Pinto&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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         <title>E. M. Roberto Mario Santini - Praia Grande, SP, Brasil</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<pre><code>Hello!
We are Escola Municipal Roberto Mario Santini and it is with great joy that we carry the Escola Azul seal.
We are a school located on the South Coast of São Paulo and we develop activities to raise awareness among the local population about correct waste disposal.
Hello!
We are Escola Municipal Roberto Mario Santini and it is with great joy that we carry the Escola Azul seal.
We are a school located on the South Coast of São Paulo and we develop activities to raise awareness among the local population about correct waste disposal.</code></pre>]]></description>
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         <title>ESCOLA MUNICIPAL EM TEMPO INTEGRAL - Rinaldo Silva de Oliveira_Tamandaré_ Pernambuco </title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Visita ao CEPENE/ICMBio para participar como ouvintes de uma palestra falando sobre a importância da pesca, dos pescadores e como a pesca pode afetar a vida marinha.</p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Escola Azul Francisco Nunes is an educational institution that gained recognition for integrating environmental education and scientific literacy into its curriculum, through the creation of Clube Azul. This club is a citizen science initiative that engages students in hands-on, interactive activities to explore and preserve the region's coastal and Amazonian ecosystems. The focus is on promoting knowledge and awareness about the importance of marine biodiversity and sustainability, with an educational program that values ​​local themes, strengthening the connection between the school and the community. Escola Azul Francisco Nunes, through Clube Azul, prepares conscious students ready to contribute to the preservation of the environment.</div>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Escola Azul ETE Professor Francisco Jonas Feitosa Costa</p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>E.M.E.F. Deborah Silva Camargo</p><p>Projetos em Cultura Oceânica desde 2019</p><p>Instagram @CulturaOceanica </p><p>💙🐬</p>]]></description>
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         <title>Luderitz Blue School</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>EMEIF Prof. Oneide Alves Pinheiro </p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Connecting Morristown Beard students from New Jersey with Barryroe National School students in Co. Cork, Ireland, and engaging with ocean topics through pen pal letters and virtual meetings.</p>]]></description>
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         <title>Escola Estadual Judith Nascimento Da Silva - Conj. Antonio Rodrigues Calheiros, Messias - AL</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Um grupo de alunas do Ensino Médio estão desenvolvendo um game sobre Oceanos e problemas ambientais. O jogo estará em fase de testes em breve!</p>]]></description>
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         <title>Escola Portuguesa de Moçambique, Maputo</title>
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         <title>EB 2,3 Escola do Lag Marinhais, Escola Básica Marinhais, Rua Qulnta de Santo António, Marinhais</title>
         <author>ruidarosa</author>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Clube do Mar/Escola Azul</strong></p><p>"<em>O que eu faço é uma gota no meio de um Oceano. Mas sem ela, o oceano será menor</em>". (Madre Teresa de Calcutá)</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://escolaazulmarinhais.blogspot.com/">https://escolaazulmarinhais.blogspot.com/</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://bit.ly/3ypw3Dt">https://bit.ly/3ypw3Dt</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.aemarinhais.pt/sitio/">https://www.aemarinhais.pt/sitio/</a></p><p><br/></p><p><br/></p>]]></description>
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         <author>arturmarc</author>
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         <title>AE Anselmo de Andrade, Almada, Portugal</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Projeto “<strong>Pensar Azul</strong>”</p><p><strong>3</strong> escolas azuis:</p><ul><li><p>EBS Anselmo de Andrade</p></li><li><p>EB1/JI Feliciano Oleiro</p></li><li><p>EB1/JI do Pragal</p></li></ul><p><br/></p><p><strong>Pensar Azul é o nosso lema e, por isso, continuaremos a trabalhar para construir com os nossos alunos uma geração oceânica.</strong></p><p>Uma Escola Azul envolve ativamente a comunidade escolar na compreensão da influência do oceano em nós e da nossa influência no oceano, e articula as suas atividades e iniciativas com a comunidade local e com os diferentes atores do setor do mar. Há vários anos (<strong>desde 2017) que nós “pensamos azul”</strong>, desenvolvendo várias atividades nos vários ciclos de escolaridade, promovendo uma maior literacia sobre o oceano, a sua influência sobre nós e a nossa influência sobre ele.</p>]]></description>
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         <title>Escola Básica António Rebelo de Andrade, Oeiras</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Le lezioni del MAREdì Blue school Project: is the first similar initiative recognized for a Biosphere Reserve, in the place where the Man and  Biosphere program actually was launched in 1970s.</p><p><br/></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://m.facebook.com/people/Le-lezioni-del-MAREd%C3%AC/61552508715814/">https://m.facebook.com/people/Le-lezioni-del-MAREdì/61552508715814/</a></p><p><br/></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://oceandecade.org/events/le-lezioni-del-maredi/">https://oceandecade.org/events/le-lezioni-del-maredi/</a></p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Green &amp; Blue literacy @ school is the first Blue school project launched in Latina Province, thanks to an idea by Dr. Martina Gaglioti aimed at connecting high school students from a rural area with the marine world, going through theoretical and practical session focused both on freshwater and marine ecosystems.</p><p><br/></p><p>This project led the IIS M. Ramadù to the Blue school certification recognition and in 2024 was confirmed for its second edition.</p><p><br/></p><p>Engaging totally 86 students so far.</p><p><br/></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.iisramadu.edu.it/uncategorized/certificazione-blue-schools/">https://www.iisramadu.edu.it/uncategorized/certificazione-blue-schools/</a></p><p><br/></p><p><br/></p><p><br/></p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Ng’arisha Ocean Club is the outcome of a blue education and entertainment initiative led by Dr. Martina Gaglioti (an italian marine biologist and diver) and Kelvin Oyugi (a local guy, ocean advocate and field educator). Thanks to this collaboration a grassroots initiative was launched in 2023 and already engaged dozens of kids living in the coastal area of Mombasa.</p><p><br/></p><p><br/></p><p>You can follow the initiative here:</p><p><br/></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.trashtalkinaction.org">https://www.trashtalkinaction.org</a></p><p><br/></p><p>And have a look on the activities and labs we do here:</p><p><br/></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://youtube.com/@trashtalkinaction-ez1rc?si=Atk8YR4xV4fmVDE_">https://youtube.com/@trashtalkinaction-ez1rc?si=Atk8YR4xV4fmVDE_</a></p>]]></description>
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         <title>Escola Básica e Secundária do Levante da Maia, Maia, Portugal</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>NOME DO PROJETO:&nbsp;</strong></p><p>“O Oceano a Levante”</p><p>&nbsp;<strong>DESAFIO ANUAL ESCOLHIDO:&nbsp;</strong></p><p>“O Oceano que Precisamos para o Futuro que Queremos”</p><p><strong>&nbsp;DESAFIO DO AGRUPAMENTO: <br></strong>“Como pensar o presente para ganhar o futuro?”</p><p>Esta questão vai de encontro ao lema do nosso Agrupamento "Educar no presente, ganhar o futuro", como também se enquadra no tema aglutinador da Flexibilidade Curricular -"Património e Desenvolvimento Sustentável". Assim, procuraremos dinamizar atividades de sensibilização para a importância dos oceanos na sustentabilidade do Planeta, interagindo, sempre que possível, com os parceiros da Rede Escola Azul. O objetivo é levar os alunos e toda a comunidade escolar a perceberem que o Oceano permite a existência de vida no planeta: desde regular o clima, intervir, no ciclo da água, ser fonte de bens e serviços indispensáveis ao Homem e ser o maior fornecedor de oxigénio. Fornece também, alimento, recursos energéticos e tem um papel fundamental na economia de vários países.</p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Agrupamento de Escolas Professor Armando Lucena</p><p>(Prof Armando Lucena School Cluster)</p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Colégio IEPROL is located in Itabuna, a city in the interior of the state of Bahia, Brazil. In the middle of the city is the Rio Cachoeira river, which is not only the city’s symbol but also important in the state’s economic history, especially for cacao farming in the 1980s.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>To revive discussions about the significance of Rio Cachoeira and highlight its role in the city's and region's economy, IEPROL’s 2023 scientific exhibition called ‘II Mostra Científica’ explored popular stories and scientific information about the river.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>IEPROL’s Mostra Científica featured a variety of topics, presented by twenty-two groups at the municipal theater. The groups covered some subjects, such as:</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Renewable energy sources</p><p>-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Applied physics theories that help communities choose more sustainable ways to live</p><p>-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Creating a scale model of a plant</p><p>-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The role of ChatGPT-generated texts in pollution discussions</p><p>-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Inserting public sports centers around the river</p><p>-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Technological solutions for the river’s pollution</p><p>-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Identifying stories and memories related to the river</p><p>-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Understanding the river’s economic role in the past and present</p><p>-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Speculating about the river’s economic role in the near future</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Colégio IEPROL values respect and acknowledges the ocean’s role in our lives. Throughout the year, the school has been fostering opportunities for students and teachers to engage in new discussions on this matter.</p><p><br/></p><p>O colégio IEPROL fica em Itabuna, cidade do interior do estado da Bahia, no Brasil. No meio da cidade encontra-se o Rio Cachoeira, que é, não somente um símbolo da cidade, mas também importante vetor econômico para a história da economia do estado, principalmente devido à agricultura de cacau nos anos 80.</p><p><br/></p><p>A fim de reacender as discussões sobre a relevância do Cachoeira e destacar seu papel para a cidade e para a região, o IEPROL realizou a II Mostra Científica em 2023 cujo tema fora “Oceanos: Somos Maré de Ciência”. Neste evento, discutiu-se variados tópicos, como fontes sustentáveis de energia, criação de maquete de usina hidrelétrica, o papel das IA nas discussões pautadas em textos criados por IA, e a centralidade dos oceanos, rios e mares para as nossas vidas, entre outros.</p><p><br/></p><p>O Colégio IEPROL fomenta e valoriza a importância de cidadãos conscientes, que reconheçam o valor da natureza em suas vidas. </p><p><br/></p><p>Visit us at:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.colegioieprol.com.br/">www.colegioieprol.com.br</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.instagram.com/colegioieprol">www.instagram.com/colegioieprol</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@colegioieprol9145/featured">https://www.youtube.com/@colegioieprol9145/featured</a> </p><p><br/></p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Do mar vejo a minha escola...</p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Escola Portuguesa de Luanda.</p><p><sub>R. N'Gola M'Bandi 278, Luanda.</sub></p><p><br></p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Aver-o-Mar School Celebrates Blue School Day with Sustainable Actions</strong></p><p>Aver-o-Mar Primary School celebrated Blue School Day on May 20th with a series of activities dedicated to sustainability and environmental preservation. The celebration involved 121 students and 12 teachers who came together for a beach cleanup with the support of the League for the Protection of Nature (LPN) and the Mares Circulares project. Together, they collected about 50 kg of waste, contributing to the conservation of the local coastline.</p><p>In addition to the beach cleanup, the school organized the exhibition "Seaweed: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow," with support from the Interdisciplinary Centre of Marine and Environmental Research (CIIMAR) in Vila do Conde. The exhibition provided information on the historical and ecological importance of seaweed, highlighting its relevance to the marine ecosystem.</p><p>To make the day even more special, a commemorative mural was created. The students used the Canva platform to design posters that reflect the memories of the projects and activities developed over the three years the school has been part of the Blue School program. The initiative not only celebrated past achievements but also encouraged the continuation of sustainable practices for the future.</p><p>The event was a success, reinforcing Aver-o-Mar Primary School's commitment to environmental education and the formation of conscious and active citizens in the protection of the oceans.</p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Para comemorar o Dia Escola Azul, juntámos todos os nossos alunos, desde o Berçário até ao 4º ano e cada sala criou uma verdadeira obra de arte, para relembrar a importância de protegermos os oceanos. </p><p>Fizemos uma cerimónia em que cada turma apresentou o seu quadro, explicou como foi construído e o que simboliza. </p><p>Um momento maravilhoso e inesquecível para todos se lembrarem que Portugal é Mar!</p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>A nossa escola tem cerca de 196 alunos do 1.º ciclo.</p><p>O nosso projeto intitula-se "Ondular sem plástico" e tem como objetivo reduzir o consumo de plástico no sentido de diminuir a poluição por parte do mesmo nos oceanos.</p><p><br/></p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Blue Schools Olimpics actions:</p><pre><code>Dengue awareness walk (3rd grade)
Caiçara ciranda dance
Sharing knowledge about the culture of our indigenous people (3rd grade)
Art about caiçara daily life (5th grade)
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         <link>https://padlet.com/mercySTEM/blueschools2024/wish/3004836593</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>O Xingnufu é uma história criada por 4 turmas do Pré-escolar que relata a importância da preservação dos oceanos, da reutilização dos recursos e da reutilização dos materiais, alguns vulgarmente considerados LIXO.</p>]]></description>
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         <title>Escola E.B. 2/3 Dr. João Lúcio - Agrupamento de Escolas Dr Francisco Fernandes Lopes </title>
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         <author>cristinaduarte3</author>
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         <title>U.E Profº Anuar Frayha, São Vicente, SP</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>U.E. Profº Anuar Frayha</p><p>Rua José Adriano Marrey Junior, s/nº</p><p>Esplanada dos Barreiros - São Vicente - SP</p><p><br></p><pre><code>We are an early childhood education school, serving children aged 3 to 5.
We have as a pilot project in this year's Pedagogical Political Plan the Project “Mangrove: Habitat of Life, Charm and Beauty”, 
Our objective for this project is the following points:
*Learn to respect and preserve nature, seeing yourself as an integral part of the ecosystem, especially realizing the beauty that exists in the Mangrove and the importance of preserving it;
* Develop the pleasure of discovery, through questions, curiosity and an investigative stance; 
*Take ownership of issues that threaten our planet, reflecting and seeking solutions for them, highlighting the problems caused by the accumulation of waste and its incorrect disposal;
* Awaken interest in the family in participating in the proposed activities and possible changes in habits regarding nature care; 
*Recognize the environmental characteristics of the neighborhood in which they live, so that they can admire, respect and care for them; 
*Understand the importance that the Mangrove has for everyone.
 Methodology: The project will involve students, teachers, staff, and families on the theme of the Mangrove, an ecosystem present in the school neighborhood. With a playful approach, we will seek to discuss prior knowledge on the topic and direct observation of the region's Mangroves. Become aware of the fauna and flora typical of the Mangrove, understanding the positive and negative relationship that man establishes with the mangrove.</code></pre>]]></description>
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         <title>Washington Irving Intermediate School, South Broadway, Tarrytown, NY</title>
         <author>mdevivo1</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/mercySTEM/blueschools2024/wish/3035574144</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Students at Washington Irving School in Tarrytown embarked on a  journey through literature to explore the vital role of watersheds in our ecosystem. Focusing on the Hudson River watershed, which directly impacts our community, they delved into its significance and the urgent need for conservation. With this new knowledge, they became educators themselves, sharing insights and distributing books on ocean literacy to peers across classes. Culminating their study with informative presentations and a hands-on cleanup of our outdoor classroom along the Hudson River, these young advocates demonstrated a commitment to preserving our watersheds and empowering others to take action</p>]]></description>
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         <title>Liceu Santista - Colégio Católico, Ensino Bilíngue, Berçário, Educação Infantil, Fundamental e Médio - Av. Gal. Francisco Glycerio - José Menino, Santos - SP</title>
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         <link>https://padlet.com/mercySTEM/blueschools2024/wish/3036335969</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>O projeto tem sido desenvolvido dentro da disciplina “oficina de ideias" ministrado pelos professores Luciano Mizael (@usandoacachola) e Simone Ike do colégio Liceu Santista para alunos de 6º e 7º anos, totalizando aproximadamente 180 alunos, além das disciplinas de ciências e geografia que estarão fomentando e apoiando os estudos e pesquisas .&nbsp;</p><p>Dentro da disciplina, abordamos as ODS e temos como foco principal as ODS 13 e 14, são abordados em sala de aula assuntos teóricos referentes à poluição mundial e poluição marinha e estudos sobre a comunidade aquática.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>Para aprofundamento, serão feitas intervenções no meio, com limpeza de praia (Canal 1) estudo dos perfis e das zona marinhas, formação e importância do costão rochoso bem como sua comunidade, além disso foram feitas pequenas coletas de sedimento para análise em microscópio no laboratório para observação de microfauna.&nbsp;</p><p>Foram feitas pesquisas e apresentações pelos alunos sobre os problemas ambientais ligados ao ambiente marinho, estudo da fauna e dos principais pescados da região bem como o período de defeso. Essas apresentações foram feitas com produções de cartazes dentro da escola e a criação de vídeos tipo “reel” com divulgação nas mídias sociais.</p><p><br/></p><p>The project has been developed within the "Ideas Workshop" course, taught by teachers Luciano Mizael (@usandoacachola) and Simone Ike at Liceu Santista, for 6th and 7th-grade students, totaling approximately 180 students. The courses in science and geography are also supporting and fostering the studies and research.</p><p>In the course, we address the SDGs, focusing primarily on SDGs 13 and 14. In the classroom, we cover theoretical topics related to global pollution, marine pollution, and studies on the aquatic community.</p><p>For further depth, we will conduct environmental interventions, including beach clean-ups (Canal 1), studies of marine profiles and zones, and the formation and importance of rocky shores and their communities. Additionally, small sediment samples were collected for microscope analysis in the laboratory to observe microfauna.</p><p>Students conducted research and presentations on environmental issues related to the marine environment, studying the fauna and main fish species of the region, as well as the closed season periods. These presentations included poster productions within the school and the creation of "reel" type videos for social media dissemination.</p><p><br/></p><p><br/></p><p><br/></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/usandoacachola/">https://www.instagram.com/usandoacachola/</a> </p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>This is one boat that was created by students that acts as a vacuum to suck up the debris and filter out any sea life that may be living among the rubbish.</p><p>Teachers Jamie Rossi and Daniel Calabro</p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Students at AMS engaged in a research project to learn more about the major threats to our ocean. They then created a poster board to inform peers and members of the school about the threats and what they could do to prevent some of these threats on an individual and governmental level. Prior to the research, students engaged with an interactive field trip to learn about where NYC gets their water and how protecting all water ways is important. After the science symposium, students worked with NYC Parks to do a local waterfront clean up. Students not only removed litter from the park, but were educated on the dangers of invasive species and then were able to remove some that were growing needs the Hudson River. </p>]]></description>
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