The aim of the project is to raise awareness for the protection and more efficient use of water resources. With this project, we want to draw attention to "WATER", one of our depletable resources that is wasted excessively. We want to explain that we can leave a more sustainable nature to the future by saving. Water is important for humanity and civilisation.
We are approaching the end of our project with 71 students from 2 countries and 12 partners. We are very excited. We have made a lot of effort to raise awareness about the economical use of water. Although the project is completed, we will continue our work to ensure the sustainability of water.
It is a project that has made us realize how important water is for human life. Water is an issue that we must protect together, not a single drop of which should be wasted. I think that both this project and any work that serves this purpose is very valuable and should be supported.
During our discussion on ESEP, we shared the activities and work carried out together with our students in this project. While preparing the project, we realized that it was an extremely productive process for both the students and us, raising significant awareness about water conservation. Water is the essential source of life and plays a vital role in maintaining a healthy environment. Unfortunately, our water resources are rapidly depleting. Therefore, using water consciously and avoiding waste is a shared responsibility for all of us. We also awarded participation certificates to all students involved in the project with this awareness. Seeing our students’ increased environmental sensitivity throughout the process and collaborating on such a meaningful project gave me great satisfaction. Tonight was truly a wonderful and meaningful evening for me.
Together with our students, we carried out a project that highlights the activities and work we completed within this initiative. While preparing this work, we realized that the project was very productive for us and raised significant awareness about water conservation. Water is the essential source of life and plays a vital role in maintaining a healthy environment. Unfortunately, our water resources are rapidly depleting. Therefore, it is the responsibility of each of us to use water consciously and avoid waste. We also awarded participation certificates to all students involved in the project with this awareness. Seeing the increase in our students' environmental sensitivity during this process made us very happy.
Stop Wasting and Save: Water is Important!
Water is the source of life and one of the most valuable resources on our planet. Unfortunately, water supplies are decreasing every day. Therefore, using water efficiently and avoiding waste is not just a choice but a responsibility for all of us. Through the Etwinning water conservation project, our students learned how important water is and why it must be used carefully.
They realized that small habits, such as leaving the tap running while brushing teeth or using more water than necessary, lead to significant water waste. When they understood the harm this causes to the environment, they became motivated to change these habits. They also learned that water waste is not only an individual issue but a problem that affects the whole world.
Saving water helps protect nature, conserve energy and money, and is essential for a better future. The project increased our students’ environmental awareness and gave them a sense of responsibility. These activities improved not only their knowledge but also influenced their behaviors.
As a teacher, I am proud to see my students gain this awareness and take action. Education is not just about giving information but about applying it in life. This project enabled students to understand the importance of water and become individuals who protect our planet.
In summary, the message “Stop Wasting and Save: Water is Important!†is a reminder for all of us. If we all do our part, we can protect our water resources and build a sustainable future. This project has proven that valuing water means protecting life.
12 teachers and 71 students from different countries, provinces and schools did many activities to explain that every drop of water is important. We learnt by having fun, we explained the importance of water while learning. As we are approaching the end of our project, we have completed our project brochure. We are ready to disseminate it in our schools.
Our Animation Short Film "Metronome in a Drop" was broadcasted. The inspiration of the project gave birth to the idea that we need to reach more people in order to improve the awareness of participation and efficiency savings in the activities carried out by the students. I thought that we could achieve this with a short film. With the contribution of Web2 tools and a student who graduated from our school, we successfully completed the film. The film, which approached 1000 views on the first day, was a very important work to explain the "Importance of Water" to more people.
Link to the film
As a Turkish Language and Literature teacher, the Etwinning project on water conservation has provided numerous benefits to our students, both academically and creatively. Through this interdisciplinary project, students were encouraged to explore environmental themes while improving their language skills.
One of the most significant contributions of the project was the enhancement of students’ writing abilities. By creating stories, fairy tales, and digital narratives centered around the theme of water conservation, students developed their imagination, narrative structure, and expressive power. Writing digital fairy tales and stories allowed students to combine traditional storytelling techniques with modern technology, fostering creativity and digital literacy simultaneously.
In addition, students engaged in gamifying water-related proverbs, which not only helped them better understand the meaning and cultural significance of these sayings but also made the learning process more engaging and memorable. This creative approach to language learning reinforced vocabulary, figurative expressions, and moral lessons conveyed through traditional proverbs.
Furthermore, students were encouraged to develop their own water-saving projects, plans, and ideas. This not only raised their awareness of environmental issues but also promoted critical thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving skills. Integrating such real-world issues into the classroom made learning more meaningful and relevant.
Overall, the Etwinning project effectively supported the development of students’ linguistic, cognitive, and creative skills while promoting environmental responsibility and active citizenship.
Moreover, being in constant interaction with our colleagues, international partners, our Romanian collaborators, and other stakeholders in Turkey has provided mutual benefits. This collaboration has enriched our perspectives, allowed for the exchange of ideas and best practices, and significantly contributed to the success of the project.
We are delighted to be part of this project! Our students learned how to save water and contribute to a healthier planet and we have a strong collaboaration with all the members of the team. Congratulations!
Our mixed teams were formed. It is exciting to collaborate with different students and be involved in a common work. Our mixed team joint product work continues.
