EcoDiscovery
Play And Discover The Future
Project Overview
EcoDiscovery is an innovative Erasmus+ KA210-SCH small-scale partnership project that brings together educational institutions from three European countries, aiming to transform environmental education for middle school students through the power of interactive gaming.
In a time when environmental issues require urgent action, EcoDiscovery responds to the need for effective and engaging environmental education. The project combines innovative digital tools with pedagogical approaches to transform students from passive listeners into active environmental guardians.
Project Number
KA210-2024-1-CZ01-KA210-SCH-000245194
Duration
2024–2026
Programme
Erasmus+ 2024, KA2
Empowering Young Minds for a Sustainable Future
EcoDiscovery's main objective is to increase environmental awareness and digital literacy among middle school students aged 10-14. The project aims to develop critical thinking, problem-solving and sustainability awareness by combining STEM education with interactive games.
Core Objectives
For Students
- Developing environmental awareness through game-based learning
- Strengthening digital literacy and STEM skills
- Enhancing critical thinking and problem-solving competencies
- Developing environmental responsibility and active citizenship skills
For Educators
- Acquiring new digital teaching methods
- Integrating environmental education into curriculum
- Using innovative game-based tools
- Creating lasting and effective teaching experiences
For Communities
- Strengthening local environment-focused actions
- Increasing intercultural dialogue on sustainability
- Building long-term international partnerships
The ECOTOPIA Game
At the heart of the project is ECOTOPIA, an educational game developed with Unreal Engine that takes students on an interactive journey through four environmental themes.
Clean Water and Healthy Futures
Protecting clean water resources and building a healthy future
Life's Colors
Discovering biodiversity and the colors of natural life
Energy Heroes
Renewable energy and sustainable energy use
Waste Warriors
Waste management and becoming recycling champions
Expected Impact
Immediate Impact
Environmental awareness for 200+ students
Digital skill development for 30+ teachers
Development of multilingual educational game
Establishment of strong international partnerships
Long-term Impact
Widespread use across Europe
Lasting transformation of environmental education
Raising conscious and responsible young generation
Dissemination of sustainable education model
Innovation & Sustainability
EU Values
Get Involved
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Schools & Educators
Schools interested in testing ECOTOPIA in their classrooms
Partnerships
Collaboration opportunities in environmental education
Community
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