Virtues project

VIRTUE-s (Virtual Interactive Resources and Tools in Universal Education-of the Sea) is focused on developing innovative, digital and practical tools to increase the quality of natural science education, using ocean-based examples.

This is a tool that allows students to take initiative, develop inquiring skills and conduct experiments in aquatic environments. The project provides the opportunity to research the work itself, conduct experiments, take measurements in the field, the classroom or the lab, and to interpret and report on the results. What’s more, the methodology is simple and economic, and last for long period of time increasing the sustainability of resources used.

Why VIRTUE-s?

– It is suitable for all ages, from kindergarten to high school, or even adult education. Moreover, it is easy to put into play.

– It can be used in several different school subjects - ccrosscutting topic.

– It can help to get in contact with other schools all over Europe.

– Tests can be conducted in both freshwater and in saltwater.

How?

Since 2017, SUBMON is the partner who give us support on the implementation of VIRTUE-s.

Objectives:
- Follow a scientific method to analyse how the biofouling process occurs
- Share findings
- Elaborate scientific reports according to the class level and present them to the rest of the school.