Visibility of eTwinning Projects Group July 2026 Newsletter
workshops and reinforced sustainable habits at home, ensuring continuity between school and family education. Claire Monasco, a Peace Corps volunteer in the Republic of Moldova, enriched the project by introducing intercultural perspectives and supporting practical learning activities.
On World Environment Day, pupils interviewed local residents about environmental protection and collaboratively created a Tree of Good Deeds, encouraging community participation. At the conclusion of the project, they signed a commitment to protect nature using letters formed from authentic satellite images of Earth provided by NASA ' s Landsat Science Program. This symbolic activity helped children understand that local actions contribute to global sustainability.
communication, creativity, critical thinking, digital literacy, and civic responsibility by solving authentic problems rather than completing isolated classroom tasks.
An equally significant outcome was the development of pupils ' sense of agency. Children realised that their ideas and actions could positively influence classmates, families, and members of the local community. This transition – from learning about environmental protection to taking responsible action for the environment – represents one of the project ' s most valuable educational achievements.
Educational impact and sustainability The project demonstrated that environmental education can successfully integrate multiple curriculum areas while simultaneously developing key competences for lifelong learning. Throughout the school year, pupils strengthened collaboration,
The project ' s sustainability is ensured through its continuation during the following years of primary education. Environmental topics will be revisited and expanded annually, enabling pupils to deepen both their scientific understanding and their responsible attitudes as they grow.
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