Educational Institutions Invited to Apply for Outdoor Lessons at the Nature House

In October, the co-creation space Nature House of the Science and Education Innovation Center (ZIIC) of the Liepaja Municipal Education Department offers educational institutions (with students in the age group of 5-10 years) to participate in approbation process of lessons in the interest education program. There is an opportunity to apply for three topics:

Bird Researcher

Birds are one of the most typical inhabitants of the lake, who are often both seen and heard on Horse Island near the House of Nature, because Lake Liepaja is an important place for birds to travel, shed feathers, nest and feed. During the lesson, children will study not only about the inventions and inspiration of birds, but also to listen to the voices of birds, observe birds by using optical tools and experience much more as a bird researcher.

Young Botanist

Botany is an extensive science of plants that we all encounter on a daily basis, for example, plants can be used in food, housing, clothing, dyes, medicine, and so on. During the lesson, participants get an idea of who a botanist is. Children have the opportunity to play the role of plant researchers, to study the structure of the plant, to look for differences in plants with the help of a magnifying glass and a microscope. Together they will look for an answer where plants take colors to color our natural world. The lesson is intended for children aged 5-7.

Protected nature territories

Some geographically defined areas are specially protected in order to preserve their natural diversity. The Nature House is also located in one of them – the nature reserve “Liepaja lake”. In the lesson, children will get acquainted with the characteristic features of animals and plants living in nature, using different senses – sight, hearing, touch and smell. As well as during the walk they will learn about the geographical and historical significance of the Horse Island and Lake Liepaja.

Information to apply for lessons

1. Fill in the application form:  https://ej.uz/DMoktobris
2. Your application has been registered after completing the form.

Participants have to dress according to the weather and suitable for outdoor activities. The beginning and the end of each lesson is at the Nature House.

Additional information by phone +37126644834 or e-mail dabasmaja@liepaja.edu.lv.

Lessons are implemented within the project “Development of Innovation Centre in Liepaja City” that is funded by the European Economic Area and the Norway grant programme “Research and Education”.  Its total cost is EUR 986 049.00, of which EUR 754 327.40 is co-financing of the Norwegian Grants, EUR 133 116.60 is co-financed by the State budget of Latvia and EUR 98 605.00 by Liepaja City Municipality.