Visibility of eTwinning Projects Group July 2025 Newsletter
We can confirm, with Maria Cristina Cella, that it is never too early to introduce children to a different dimension, the European dimension offered by an eTwinning project.
The Un-Bee-Lievable Story: A STEAM eTwinning Project by Simona Popescu
Marisa Badini is an eTwinning & Erasmus School Ambassador for Emilia Romagna region, in Italy. She is an ELF teacher; she was Headmaster Deputy and Erasmus projects coordinator; now she is a trainer and a counsellor for international education and CLIL. She took part in the“ eTwinning School Monitoring and Development Activity” 2019 / 2020, by eTwinning Europe, representing Ottavo Circolo Piacenza, Italy. She was a coach in the eTwinning Weeks 2022; a member of the SEG / ESEP Pilot Group 2021 / 2022 for school online professional development; and an eTwinning Campaigns’ Ambassador in 2023 / 2024. She was awarded many eTwinning QL, 2 prizes and a national recognition as eTwinning Testimonial in 2025.
Maria Cristina Cella is a pre-primary schoolteacher, a deputy headteacher, and a Kindergarden Schools coordinator at Ottavo Circolo Piacenza, Italy. She is a passionate eTwinner; she took part in many eTwinning and Erasmus projects and participated in the“ eTwinning School Monitoring and Development Activity” 2019 / 2020 by eTwinning Europe. She actively supports the European dimension in education and international collaboration.
Introduction In a world where education must keep pace with the rapid changes of society and the real needs of our planet, eTwinning projects prove to be a true catalyst for authentic and collaborative learning. The Un-Bee-Lievable Story is the perfect example of how education can become a bridge between science, technology, art, and empathy, turning the classroom into a dynamic space of research, creation, and responsibility.
Project overview The project, carried out in collaboration with schools from eight European countries, aimed to raise awareness of the vital role bees play in maintaining ecosystem balance. Starting from this seemingly simple subject, students were challenged to explore complex themes through a STEAM approach, integrating natural sciences, art, technology, mathematics, and creative expression into interdisciplinary and interactive activities.
Highlights and activities Some of the most engaging moments included building mini-hives from recycled materials, creating 3D digital models of a pollinator-friendly ecosystem, developing a collaborative international story about a brave bee, and participating in major online events such as International Bee
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