OERs and references

According to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation, "Open Educational Resources (OER)" are teaching, learning and research materials in any medium – digital or otherwise – that reside in the public domain or have been released under an open license that permits no-cost access, use, adaptation and redistribution by others with no or limited restrictions. (UNESCO)

This training session uses the materials listed below to further learning and encourage discussion groups.

Materials for the workshop:

• Šššššššš.......šišmiš!

• Why do bats need more food to call louder?

• How does rock climbing impact birds?

• Why do invasive species like artificial lakes? 

• How do woodpeckers choose where to nest? 

• How do plants keep in touch? 

Games 

• 10 Environmental Games That Teach Kids About Earth, Ecology, and Conservation

• Games, Quizzes and videos about the environment

Science Activities for Kids

Eco-stystem for kids 

Educational stories: for lower grades of primary school:

• Priča o vučiću Grgi | MINGOR

• Vuk Grga 

And more: 

• Teaching Environmental Education Through Butterflies and Dance

• Build a habitat for healthy bees – a hands-on lesson

References:

1. Biološka raznolikost. Croatian encyclopedia, online edition. Lexicographic Institute Miroslav Krleža, 2021. http://www.enciklopedija.hr/Natuknica.aspx?ID=7766 (23.6.2021.)

2. De Zan, Ivan Methodology of teaching nature and society. Zagreb: ŠK, 2006.

3. Ekologija. Croatian encyclopedia, online edition. Lexicographic Institute Miroslav Krleža, 2021.https://www.enciklopedija.hr/Natuknica.aspx?ID=17328 (23.6. 2021)

4. Mužić, Vladimir Introduction to the methodology of research in education: Zagreb: Educa, 1999.

5. Puljak, Lucija Methodical notebook: manual for work according to the CNE.; Split: Service of educational standard, 2006.