Man's impact on the landscape: the example of 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
1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, At school
Vehicular languages
German, French, Luxembourgish
Website
erliewen.snj.luDuration
09h00-15h00
Location
SNJ Marienthal Center
1, rue de Keispelt
L- 7411 Marienthal
Objectives
Module 1: «Agriculture» game»
Students develop and manage a farm as they travel back in time from 1880 to the present day. This interactive game takes into account the agrarian and technological methods of the time, as well as the economic, ecological and social consequences of their decisions.
Module 2: «Analysis of the landscape and geology of Marienthal».»
Students analyze the landscape and geology of Marienthal and review the history of land use. Using the results of soil and biodiversity analyses, students will estimate the impact of agricultural activity on ecosystems.
Module 3: «Landscape analysis and available resources».»
This module is particularly suitable for 4th/3rd GSO classes. Using a map system, students are asked to find the resources they need to survive in the Eisch valley. An analysis of the landscape will enable them to draw up simplified land-use plans to guarantee their needs in the event of a prolonged stay on Marienthal soil.
Subjects:
Geology, landscape use, impact of human activities on ecosystems, farm management game through time
Program
- 2GSN, 1GSN, 4e, 3e for secondary education
- Mondays or Fridays, April to July (09:00-15:00)
Remarks
Free activity.
Maximum 25 participants per activity.
