Salt production has been around for a great number of centuries. They are part of natural and cultural heritage since it has a substantial impact on the production sites. Pupils who participate in the project will identify and research various ways of salt production - mines, salt pans or other- and compare them.

• Subjects: Art, Biology, Chemistry, Cross Curricular, Environmental Education, Foreign Languages, Geography, History, History of Culture, Informatics / ICT, Natural Sciences
• Languages: DE - EN - HR - PL - SL - TR
• Pupil's age: 10 - 15
• Tools to be used: Chat, e-mail, Other software (Powerpoint, video, pictures and drawings), Twinspace, Web publishing
• Aims: To learn about and compare: • background of salt production in various areas • tools and working utilities used at salt production • working clothes and... read moreTo learn about and compare: • background of salt production in various areas • tools and working utilities used at salt production • working clothes and traditional folk costumes • different procedures of salt production • economical importance • eco-biological meaning of salt pans and mines • use of salt in medicine and otherv purposes • proverbs, old stories and legends in salt business • simbolic meaning of salt • other hide
• Work process: Each school will carry out research tasks in its own area. The outcomes will be then transmitted to its partner... read moreEach school will carry out research tasks in its own area. The outcomes will be then transmitted to its partner schools via ITC. The pupils will then compare different ways of production. The outcomes will be organised into a manual, an information source for future generations of pupils. Timeline: March, April: materials art gathered and forwarded to other partner schools. May, June: pupils collect forwarded materials and make brochures and prepare presentations for home schools. hide
• Expected results: Bring cultural and natural heritage closer to pupils. Learn about other areas where salt is produced and about the impact... read moreBring cultural and natural heritage closer to pupils. Learn about other areas where salt is produced and about the impact it exercises. Develop and enrich positive mutual relations. Accept diversities and pinpoint common characteristics. hide

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