"We are in the midst of the sixth mass extinction, where about 200 species per day disappear. In the last 44 years, live populations have decreased by 60 percent, and one million species are in danger of extinction. Due to the climate crisis, migrations are on the rise, with only 17 million people migrating around the world in 2018. In 2050, 200 million people are expected to emigrate. By 2100, the sea water level can rise up to 2 meters. In this case, millions of people will have to migrate from where they live. Due to the climate crisis, 120 million people will become poorer in the next 11 years and millions of people will be deprived of basic human needs such as living, nutrition, housing and water. Most people know the environmental problems we are facing now, but how many of them take a step for these problems? In this project we aim to develop environmental consciousness not only in students (age 14-19) of all partner schools that will be represented by at least 20 young people with different social, economical and educational backgrounds per each school, but also in their communities. Apart from obvious project objectives, like increasing the knowledge of how to use ICT tools to communicate with fellow students from other parts of Europe and increasing pupils’ motivation for learning foreign languages, we would also like to help young people to explore the possibilities to act towards sustainable living culture. Our aim is not to act upon fear and distress, so often accompanying the topic, but to build new ecological perspectives based on joy, positive approach to climate change and effective, applicable solutions in every household, school and community. During the project period, we all will develop emotional and rational bondages with the topic through transforming all our experiences into creative results like writing pieces (lyrics, poems etc.), presentations, videos, discussions, games, cleaning activities, experiments, planting a tree, thinking about various, applicable solutions ready for every household, designing an eco-friendly school, visiting inspiring places that are already involved in solving/promoting ecological values etc. As climate changes have an impact on all of us, we would like to start looking for solutions, to increase intrinsic motivation for improvement and to start giving a good example to others by means of collaboration in group work by establishing a cherishing attitude of taking care of the environment together. As ""we have a responsibility to leave for future generations a planet that is healthy and habitable by all species."" (Sir D. Attenborough). Our partners will form an international team working on numerous activities focused on general ideas of a climate change. The main objective of the project is to let students develop a positive, optimistic and clear understanding of some of the most important environmental topics and issues listed as: A) Climate Changes or ""There is no Planet B"" (NL)B) Recycling or ""Reduce, Reuse, Recycle"" (A)C) Pollution or ""Go Blue, Think Green"" (IT)D) Protection of Plants and Species or ""To Bee or Not to Bee""(HR)E) Renewable energy or ""Clean Energy for a Bright Future"" (SP)F) Water Management or ""Put a Stop to Every Drop"" (TK)Climate change does not just threaten the Earth system, it could also undermine the Sustainable Development Goals. The Sustainable Development Goals are 17 targets set by the United Nations to end poverty, reduce inequality and tackle climate change. The goals are all interlinked, because we are one globalised species living on one planet. Climate changes are expected to have their greatest impacts on the poorest and most vulnerable communities, children among them. We think that as climate change is a global problem that does not respect national borders, we need to work together as a global community. We have decided that at least 10 out of 17 of the Sustainable Development Goals will bind our activities and have an impact on us and our communities. Even if the goals are not legally binding, they are implemented in national-level policies, and many businesses and communities respond positively to them. The official outcomes of the implementation will be assessed in 2030, ours already in 2022."

<< Objectives >>As 3 secondary schools from Denmark, Netherlands and Turkey we have decided to work the sustainable tourism as a subject because it has been a topical issue due to people's changing travelling habits, and the debate over climate change and globalization.Our main objectives is to:a) raise awareness about sustainable tourism and about climate changesb) raise awareness the environment leading to more sustainable general and touristic practicesc) make students think about realistic solutions<< Implementation >>During the project students will have round table discussions to discuss the alternative touristic practices for a sustainability of tourism and nature. They will create digital tourist guides with QR codes to reduce the use of paper and promote a more sustainable touristic experience. They will also have city tours by boats, bicycles and trains to draw attention to decreasing carbon footprints. Other activities inluded: surveys, brainstormings, slides, essays, green recipes, and workshops.<< Results >>Results:1 Project Webpage3 Project Logos (1 to be chosen)3 Surveys9 Reports about Rountable Discussions3 Recipe Books3 Souveniers made of waste4 Slides1 Essay1 Poster3 Digital LeafletsAfter the activities implemented we believe that the change in students’ individual lifestyles such as becoming responsible travellers and promoting similar behaviour in their families and communities will have an impact on both local and global environments, in both the short and the long-term.

"One of the two EU 2020 headline targets for education is to reduce early school leaving to a 10 % average across the EU. Bullying is directly recognised as affecting early school leaving in the Annex to the Council Recommendation on Early School Leaving (2011): ‘At the level of the school or training institution strategies against early school leaving are embedded in an overall school development policy. They aim at creating a positive learning environment, reinforcing pedagogical quality and innovation, enhancing teaching staff competences to deal with social and cultural diversity, and developing anti-violence and anti-bullying approaches’. The EU Council Recommendation (2011) on early school leaving also acknowledges that: ‘Targeted individual support"" is especially important for young people in situations of serious social or emotional distress which hinders them from continuing education or training’.Violence and bullying in schools violates the rights of children and adolescents, including their right to education and to health. There is clear evidence that school violence and bullying has a negative impact on the academic performance, physical and mental health and emotional well-being of those who are victimised. It also has a detrimental effect on perpetrators and bystanders. By creating an atmosphere of anxiety, fear and insecurity that is incompatible with learning, it has a negative impact on the wider school environment. School violence and bullying also has wider social and economic costs as well as a long-term impact as the effects persist into adult life. Involvement in school bullying can be a predictor of future antisocial and criminal behaviour and social and relationship difficulties. In addition, school violence is a key factor contributing to under-representation of girls in education.6 secondary schools from Germany, Sweden, Turkey, Austria, Italy and Lithuania have come together with the aim of developing empathy and sympathy culture among pupils, create and build up the self-esteem and respect culture towards each other, put an end to the peer bullying which is common in schools and to get rid of the communication obstacles between students.Main objectives of the project:• Developing a positive self and recognize and prevent the symptoms of bullying, •Raising awareness of all members of the school community, parents and school staff about the harm that bullying causes, including solutions to the problem of rising incidents of cyber bullying in connection with the use of social networks. Preparing youngsters to recognize and respond effectively to early bullying behavior• Sharing peer bullying prevention and coping strategies in European countries,• Comparing different ways of facing the problem of bullying and taking advantage of other countries' solutions,• Understanding the extent, seriousness, and dynamics of bullying and recognize and respond early and effectively to behaviors that can lead to bullying,• Developing strategies about how everyone—bullies, victims, and supportive adults—can help control bullying and creating an environment where everyone understands that bullying behaviors are unacceptable, harmful, and preventable,• Respecting each other's cultures despite their ethnic origin, gender, religion, language, skills and other,There will be 6 LTT meetings with 4 students and 2 teachers for each mobility. 500 participants will benefit from the project directly, and 2500 more people will benefit from the project indirectly. At least 20 participants with fewer opportunities will take part in the project and will benefit from it. The methodology of the activities include presentation, survey, posters, workshops, case studies, seminars, interviews etc. All the materials will be uploaded on projects website and on Twinspace. The activities and objectives of the project will be integrated into school curriculums which will help project to have a long lasting impact. There will be a systematic monitoring and evaluating reflection for each step of the project with particular emphasis on the achievement of the objectives in the development of activities, the relevance processed products and the dissemination of the project. For teachers and parents we will use assessment tools such as surveys, interviews and debates.Target groups and the beneficiaries of the dissemination activities will be: teachers, pupils, parents, local authorities at national and regional level, social partners, school communities, nongovernmental organizations interested in safe and inclusive school environment. In order to ensure success, a strong communication will be established between the teachers and the pupils, local authorities and the parents."

A student’s health and wellbeing is dynamic and changeable. Schools and parents inform about healthy life choices and deepen understanding of what constitutes good health choices. Schools present learning opportunities that build upon family/cultural experiences and allow for critical analysis of media, advertising and peer conformity. Schools have a responsibility to teach, model, build behaviour practices and implement curriculum requirements that support a learning environment where the connection of learning about health and wellbeing is supported by balance of actions across a whole school approach. For these reasons, we, 6 schools from Europe, have come together do draw attention to the importance of mental and physical health at school. Before starting the project, we implemented surveys about the needs of the students at schools and have seen which factors affect students' health and well-being the most. We have exchanged ideas through e-mail and online chat groups. After the survey results and exchange of ideas, we have decided to work on these six sub-topics:C1: Eat Healthy, Be Wealthy (Germany)C2: Be Kind To Your Mind! (France)C3: Be Smart, Don't Start (Norway)C4: Life On, Internet Off (Netherlands)C5: Move Your Life (Spain)C6: Together in a Good Spirit (Turkey)There will be six participants (4 students, 2 teachers) from each school for each mobility and at the end of the project 500 participants will directly benefit from the activities, while 1500 more people will benefit from the activities indirectly. At least 20 students with fewer opportunities will also benefit from the activities.The main objective of the project is to develop students' and teachers' skills, competences, to raise students', teachers' and parents' awareness of the importance of physical and mental health, to make schools more student-friendly places, to teach students how to look after their physical and mental health, to teach teachers how to recognise and help their students' problems, to change the educational methods and materials used by teachers.Our project is also linked with The EU Youth Strategy that aims to support the health and well-being of young people with a focus on:● Promoting mental and sexual health, sport, physical activity and healthy lifestyles● Preventing and treating injury, eating disorders, addictions and substance abuse;● Education on nutrition● Promoting cooperation between schools, youth workers, health professionals and sport organisations● Making health facilities more accessible and attractive for young people;● Raising awareness of how sport can promote teamwork, intercultural learning and responsibilityEtwinning, School Education Gateway and the Erasmus plus Project results platform have had an important role in the very first steps of this project and will continue to have in the future during the project and after it. These platforms have been important for us to get in touch with each other, to know more about one another and to see our partners' good practices. Moreover, they will be crucial during and after the project.Monitoring and evaluation will be a continuous process going on throughout the project and will be carried out both on a formal and informal level and in the form of self and peer assessment. Evaluation will involve all project actors: National agencies, school principals, coordinators from each school, students, teachers, school staff, headteachers and parents.Dissemination of the project:- At the local and regional level the project will be disseminated through the media: radio and newspapers with publications in local and regional newspapers and radio broadcasts.- At regional level it will be disseminated through meetings with Educational Authorities, Provincial Directorate, Universities of each country, Cultural Associations, Social Centers.- At European level it will be disseminated through the e-Twinning portal with the publication of the project and the Schooleducationgate portal.

We have stated our project on music, and have observed student involvement in school music has a positive impact on other areas of their lives. Musical involvement improves a student’s self-discipline, dexterity, coordination, self-esteem, thinking skills, listening skills, creative abilities and personal expression. The project focus is on stopping violence and inequality in education by taking music to the centre. According to the analysis we did on research and articles written in several countries, we found that violence and inequality are common problems of EU society as the rate of teenagers facing violence in the family, at school, on the streets and social community is different in every country of the EU but higher than ideal. So we aim to reduce violence and inequality by disseminating music and musical activities in the school environment with the aim of everyone dealing with music in their spare times as performers.Our project activities will be open to everyone in the schools, especially excluded ones. The project will be active inside the schools with its musical activities. Teachers will lead the students to play any kind of musical instruments, creating music bands, groups, pairs, writing lyrics or anything connected to music. This atmosphere will create a positive synergy in the school and impact every member of the school. Before the exchange meeting, there will be musical activities in the school and after the observation of the project team the ones who are most skillful will be allowed to join in the exchange activities in the partner countries. During the exchange meeting, the participant musicians will meet from every partner country and they will rehearse together, improve their songs, learn different types of music from each other. While these activities are done, the guest students will join every stage of education in host schools to know, observe and develop friendship and multicultural understanding. Daily activities will be done together and the impact will be very positive on the students. On the last day of the week, a big concert will be held and every musician will present his/her songs on the stage. This concert will be the top point that peace, friendship, team spirit and European Unity reach.The partners are very suitable for the project because all the schools have music classes, clubs and two of them, LT and IT, are already music schools. This capacity of the partners will bring the success of the project activities and the achievment of the goals.OBJECTIVES:1.to prevent students from violence, school drop out and inequality2.to teach and disseminate different types of music to young people 3.to support gender equity and prevent generation gap and intolerance for disabled people by musical instruments played by both male and female, young and old, abled and disabled players4.to encourage the learning of modern foreign languagesNUMBER AND PROFILE OF THE PARTICIPANTSStudents/teenagers:There will be teams of 30 students in each partner organization so 180 in total will take part actively in project activities. Approximately 1200 students/teenagers will be affected indirectly. Teachers/Adults: There will be teams of 5 teachers in each partner organization so 30 in total will take part actively in project activities. There will be a teacher of English,Music,a Psychological Counsellor, an ICT teacher and a PE teacher/trainer.Approximately 150 teachers/adults will be affected indirectly.Administrative staff:The head teacher/chairman and a deputy head will take part in the project, Approximately 36 administrative staff will be affected indirectly.Families:The number of the family members will be 300 in total and they will contribute to introduce the host country’s culture, tradition and to prepare traditional food for the international evening. Approximately 480 family members will be affected indirectly.Local community: The local community including local press, municipality, directorate of national education and PTA will help to disseminate the project to a wider community. Approximately 800 people from the local community will be affected indirectly.RESULTS AND IMPACTSThrough our project the six partners intend to create both short-term and long-term tangible and intangible results and to achieve the biggest possible impact on future projects and policy processes such as leading students to overcome lack of self-esteem, setting up the project website in order to provide continuous access to the general information of the project activities, progress and results, writing newspaper reports and creating on-site panels or leaflets to inform non-specialist audience about the project’s background and main results, arranging a multiplier event, communication, and cognitive skills of at risk students, cultivating effective partnerships between trainers, educators, and community organizations so as to amplify our collective impact on the students.