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During a one-day trip to SkamieniaΕe Miasto (Petrified City) in CiΔΕΌkowice, students addressed SDG 13 β Climate Action by exploring and appreciating the value of protected natural areas. They completed a creative task. They had to analyse manβs influence on the area and think about what it might look like in the year 2075. The students designed a digital vision of their vision of future.
Closed due to lack of water
Place for chilling out
The past in the future
Green generation
Robocops
Aliens
UFO
Greener world
I'm there
I'm gone
Now, in 2025
In 2075
Now, in 2025
In 2075
The SDG 16 β Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions was dealt with through promoting teamwork, integration, and mutual respect among students. During a break from hiking in SkamieniaΕe Miasto, we organized a bonfire with sausage roasting β a great opportunity for group bonding and shared enjoyment. While in Park Zdrowowy in CiΔΕΌkowice (Spa Park) we learnt how EU funding adds to the local development. It is the result of the collaboration between the MaΕopolska Voivodship and the council of CiΔΕΌkowice to add to the local community. The park, which was officially opened in June 2021, spreads across over 6 hectares. It features Kneipp-style hydrotherapy pools and foot baths, a therapeutic brine graduation tower (βtΔΕΌniaβ), an arboretum, alpinarium, sensory gardens, outdoor gym and a playgroundβall free to access.
On June 25, the ceremonial opening of the Mayor Zbigniew Jurkiewicz Spa Park in CiΔΕΌkowice took place. The investment worth PLN 23 million was carried out thanks to funding, mainly from EU funds, in the amount of over PLN 15 million. The event was attended by the Marshal of the MaΕopolska Region Witold KozΕowski and Wojciech Skruch, Deputy Chairman of the Regional Assembly of the MaΕopolska Region.
elbow baths
knee baths
foot baths
brine graduation tower
hydrotherapy pool
arboretum
sensory garden
Kneipp-style hydrotherapy pools
SDGs 1 & 2: No Poverty and Zero Hunger
Addressing SDG 1, No Poverty, seems of paramount importance to fight against unequal societies. Whereas most of our students may not have experienced poverty, they must understand world differences, and as such, from IES Los Cardones, we throw the following challenge to MACE partners:
Produce materials, such as scrapbooks or leaflets, including world information in relation to this goal.Β
Be specific. Discuss this goal in comparison to your country's situation. Is the situation worsening in your own country? Find evidence and discuss it with your class or as an MACE activity.Β
In relation to SDG 2, Zero Hunger, the following challenges could be useful to address the goal:
Try to gather students to discuss how they could improve their nutrition. Are they eating healthily? How could they improve their diet? Are they including enough veggies?
Personal level: What can I do to help with this goal? The challenge would be to grow some edible plants that they could later use in a recipe.Β
SDG 8 - Decent work and economic growth (Using IA class, the best we came out was)
You can write something like:
β I set a timer for two 25-minute study sessions today and took short walks after each to stay focused and active.
or
β I created a βwork zoneβ on my desk and used it to finish a school project without distractions.
This shows you practiced discipline and organization β important skills for future work!
Hereβs one strong idea you could add:
βFuture Skills Academyβ β a free national training program that teaches digital, green, and creative skills to help young people and the unemployed find jobs in technology, tourism, and sustainability.
Other options:
βWomen in Tech Portugalβ β supports women with free courses and mentorship in technology.
βEcoJobs PTβ β create environmental jobs such as recycling, forest care, and renewable energy projects.
βRemote Work Hubsβ β shared coworking spaces in small towns so people can work for global companies without leaving their home regions.
SDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions (Using IA class, the best we came out was)
Portugal: promotes democracy, fights corruption, supports education, and peaceful living for everyone (including immigrants).
Poland: defends human rights and involves young people in democracy through youth councils.
The problem:
Some people feel excluded or donβt have access to legal help.
You can choose to show that you:
Did a peace walk with friends or family to talk about equality and honesty; or
Saved energy while cooking (responsible use of resources also supports peace and justice); or
Created your own new idea for peace and fairness.
π‘ New Idea for Portugal and Poland
Here are a few options β you can choose one or adapt it:
Organize short discussions or debates in schools about fairness, inclusion, and respect. Students take turns leading and sharing examples from real life.
Create a mural or digital wall where students and citizens write positive messages about respect, justice, and tolerance.
A free helpline (phone or app) where anyone can ask for help if they feel discriminated against or unfairly treated.
(Using AI in class, the best ideas we developed were)
Food does not appear magically in shops. It moves through a supply chain β from farms β transport β storage β markets β consumers.
Problems with infrastructure and technology can lead to food loss, waste, and shortages, particularly in rural or low-income areas.
Key challenges identified:
π Poor or slow transportation
βοΈ Lack of cold storage (food spoils quickly)
π¦ Inefficient packaging and logistics
π± Little use of digital tools to manage food distribution
β
1. Map a Food Supply Chain
You can write something like:
β I mapped how vegetables travel from a local farm to supermarkets, identifying transport and storage points.
or
β I created a simple diagram showing where food losses happen between production and consumers.
This shows critical thinking and systems analysis β essential skills for innovation!
π‘ 2. Identify Problems & Gaps
Examples:
π Farmers lack access to refrigerated storage
π§ Roads delay transport from rural areas
π No digital tracking of food quantities
π 3. Propose Innovative Solutions
You could suggest:
π± A mobile app that connects farmers directly to local buyers
βοΈ Low-cost community cold storage units
π Shared transport systems for small farmers
A large amount of food is lost due to spoilage and lack of preservation. Simple, affordable technology can make a big difference for families and communities.
β
1. Identify a Food Loss Problem
You can write something like:
β Fruits spoil quickly because they are not dried or refrigerated.
or
β Grain is lost due to humidity and poor storage containers.
π‘ 2. Design a Simple Solution
Strong ideas include:
βοΈ Solar Food Dryer β dries fruits and vegetables using sunlight
πͺ£ Improved Grain Storage Container β protects food from moisture and pests
π Mobile Food Processing Unit β brings basic processing tools to rural areas
π§ͺ 3. Test & Evaluate
β Test if the tool reduces food waste
β Discuss how many people it could help
β Think about how it could be used in other communities or countries
This demonstrates creativity, problem-solving, and social responsibility.
π₯ Improves access to safe and nutritious food (SDG 2)
ποΈ Promotes innovation and better infrastructure (SDG 9)
π€ Supports sustainable communities and local economies
(Thanks to all partners for sharing the idea with our students)