Human Impact on the Landscape in Marienthal
Priority topics
Agriculture, Food, Biodiversity, Sustainable consumption, Ecological footprint, Sustainable resource management, Pesticides and chemicals, Local/regional products, Environmental protection, Nature protection
Target groups
In school: 4th, 3rd, 2nd, and 1st grades
Vehicular languages
German, French, Luxembourgish
Website
erliewen.snj.luDuration
09h00-15h00
Location
SNJ Marienthal Center
1, rue de Keispelt
L- 7411 Marienthal
Objectives
Discover how agriculture shapes landscapes
This activity is based on two modules. The introduction to the topic and the debriefing take place with the entire group. To complete the two practical modules, the group is divided into two:
Module 1: “Role-Playing – Agriculture” – Changes in Agriculture Since 1880
An interactive exploration of the evolution of agriculture. Participants manage a farm during different time periods and analyze the impacts of their choices.
Module 2: Analysis of the Agro-Silvo-Pastoral Landscape
Study of the Marienthal landscape and land use. Analysis of the impacts of agriculture on ecosystems, water, and soil.
Subjects:
Geology, landscape use, impact of human activities on ecosystems, farm management game through time
Program
• High school classes (4. – 1era).
• Activity offered on Mondays, Wednesdays, or Fridays, from late February to mid-July (9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.)
Methodological approaches
· Scientific discovery
· Understanding the evolution of agriculture
· Analysis of the interactions between human activities and landscapes
· Study of soils, biodiversity, and ecosystems
· Raising awareness of environmental issues (water, soil, pollution)
· A scientific and systems-based approach to the region
Remarks
Free activity.
Maximum 25 participants per activity.
