School information
- School name
- Ali Şir Nevai Ortaokulu
- School year
- 2025-2026
- School website
- City
- İzmir
- Country
- Türkiye
- Sea basin
- Mediterranean Sea
- Region
- Coastal: <20 km from the sea
Project information
- Project name in native language
- BLUELITERACY
- Starting date of the project
- End date of the project
- Level of education
- Middle school
- Project website
- Categories
- Ocean and Climate
Objectives:
The Blue Literacy project aims to enhance students’ ocean and water literacy through interdisciplinary, experiential, and inquiry-based learning. It supports the EU Mission “Restore Our Ocean and Waters by 2030” by addressing biodiversity preservation, pollution reduction, and sustainable resource use. The project seeks to develop students’ ecological awareness, critical thinking, and civic engagement while promoting low-carbon lifestyles and international collaboration through eTwinning and the Turkish-German Youth Bridge partnership.
Activities:
Key activities include a Science Fair on marine conservation and sustainability, technical visits to the Çiğli Wastewater Facility, and a boat tour and cleanup at the Gediz Delta to explore biodiversity and pollution impacts. Students will visit the Sea Creatures Museum at İzmir Kâtip Çelebi University, participate in Meet & Talk sessions with environmental experts, and conduct a scientific research project on wastewater reuse for the TÜBİTAK 2204 competition. International engagement will be achieved through eTwinning conferences, collaborative digital storytelling, and virtual exhibitions. School-wide student–parent seminars will promote community learning, while ongoing digital campaigns will strengthen public awareness and behavioral change toward carbon neutrality.
Approach:
The project follows a student-centered, open-schooling, and co-creation model that connects classroom learning with real-life environmental challenges. Students act as leaders, researchers, and communicators—designing project materials, leading workshops, and sharing findings with the community. The interdisciplinary structure integrates science, ICT, arts, and social studies to foster holistic understanding and cross-curricular links. Partnerships with local universities, municipalities, and NGOs ensure scientific depth and community involvement. Through these authentic experiences, students gain not only knowledge but also agency, becoming environmental ambassadors who contribute to sustainable development and the European Climate Pact goals.