What is MiniEduAgri?
MiniEduAgri: Comics and Interactive Games for Explaining the Farm to Fork Strategy to Primary School Students
MiniEduAgri is an Erasmus+ Small-Scale Partnership project aimed at fostering environmental awareness, sustainability, and STEM interest among primary school students. The project combines creative educational tools like comics and mini-games with a robust methodology to educate children aged 6–10 on the European Green Deal, Farm to Fork strategies, and rural development. By incorporating gamification and storytelling, MiniEduAgri promotes pro-environmental behaviors, healthy food habits, and food technology awareness while building teachers’ capacity to engage students with innovative methods.
MiniEduAgri targets rural schools and communities, empowering students with knowledge and inspiring positive environmental behaviors. The tools and strategies developed will be accessible digitally, ensuring broader dissemination and replicability across Europe. Teachers and educational institutions will benefit from enhanced skills and methodologies, fostering a lasting impact on environmental education.
This collaborative effort will culminate in a final event in Latvia to showcase results and engage stakeholders.
Objectives:
Educational Comics: Engaging Stories for Environmental Awareness
The MiniEduAgri project will create four educational comics specifically tailored for primary school students. Each comic will focus on a key theme: the European Green Deal, the Farm to Fork Strategy, the EU Rural Action Plan, and STEM aspects of food production and technology. Through vibrant illustrations and relatable storytelling, these comics will help young learners understand complex environmental topics in a fun and accessible way. Designed for both classroom and home use, they aim to foster early civic engagement, promote sustainable behaviors, and inspire an interest in science and environmental stewardship. Available in multiple languages, these comics will also encourage cultural exchange and awareness of diverse European initiatives.
Mini-Games: Interactive Learning Tools for Critical Thinking
The project will develop four interactive mini-games that complement the comics and deepen students’ understanding of sustainable food literacy and technology. These games will use engaging scenarios to teach about responsible consumption, food production, and environmental sustainability. Designed for ages 6–10, the games will encourage critical thinking and problem-solving, while making learning an enjoyable experience. By incorporating elements of gamification, they aim to inspire curiosity and a proactive approach to environmental challenges. The mini-games will be digitalized, allowing students to access them anywhere, making them a valuable resource for teachers and parents alike.
Psychometric Evaluation Tool: Measuring the Impact of Education
To ensure the effectiveness of the MiniEduAgri project, a psychometric evaluation tool will be created. This tool will assess the project’s impact on students’ pro-environmental attitudes and behaviors. Designed by experts in developmental and environmental psychology, the tool will provide educators and researchers with data on how the comics and games influence knowledge, engagement, and habits. The evaluation process will involve testing in diverse classroom settings across partner countries, ensuring a robust and culturally adaptable methodology. Results from these evaluations will help refine the tools and provide evidence of their success, encouraging adoption in other schools across Europe.
Workshops for Teachers: Gamification and Storytelling Techniques
MiniEduAgri will host three workshops for teachers in Greece, Italy, and Latvia to empower educators with innovative teaching techniques. The workshops will focus on gamification, storytelling, and integrating environmental education into primary school curricula. Teachers will learn to use the comics and games effectively, fostering pro-environmental awareness and STEM interest in their students. By involving educators directly, the project ensures that the tools are practical, adaptable, and impactful. The workshops will also provide opportunities for cross-cultural collaboration and the sharing of best practices, creating a network of like-minded educators dedicated to sustainability and innovation in education.