3G(FOG) SILVER FROM THE SKY (overview)


 


Our project is an interdisciplinary project focused on sustainable water management, developed at the Turkey STEM National Workshop. Its main purpose is to draw attention to the decreasing flow of the Sakarya River, to enable students to connect with the water ecosystem, and to find solutions to real-world problems using a STEM approach.

Initially, through a story we prepared as a project group, students became aware of the relationship between land and water, and understood the importance of the river's biodiversity from an ecosystem perspective. Then, through research, a parent-supported field trip, and expert support from the local municipality, students identified the causes of the seasonal water decrease in the river as agricultural irrigation, drought, and irresponsible use. Furthermore, thanks to the support of municipal experts and the Project Wet organization, students were introduced to concepts such as the importance of water footprint and the water cycle. Using a biomimicry approach, the children's attention was drawn to the Namib Desert Beetle through an educational song. Inspired by its water-gathering method, the children conducted experiments on how moisture in the air can transform into water. As a result of the experiment, they designed AI-powered "mist net" with humidity sensors that would not disrupt the natural balance. During the prototype development process, the children, divided into groups, first prepared posters and shared them with the school and parents. They then created and presented their prototypes. The activities, which are aligned with the European Green Deal and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 6 - clean water and sanitation), are being shared on a blog and YouTube, attracting attention beyond the local level and inspiring other projects. This study was conducted jointly with teachers from 9 different schools in the local area, within their respective classrooms.

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                                              Completing the process was quite enjoyable. I generally thought I could have this much fun. First, we made a plan and uploaded the driver. I will share this plan separately. We wrote a participatory story with a compelling problem statement for the introduction. Our story takes place in the Sakarya River, where catfish and carp, which are abundant, roam freely. It was adapted to the normal story of these fish. Then we uploaded it to "Calameo". The most important part of the process was the researchers who noticed the fog nets. For this, we used biomimicry and desert insects as inspiration. How the fog can be captured was realized through an experiment. This is the path to solutions you can benefit from in the process. As we approached the end, we added films for studying to help children gain water awareness. We wrote a collabor...
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It takes time to become aware of what we have in life. Sometimes, by the time we realize it, it may be too late. Each new generation borrows experiences and life lessons from the previous one. As a teacher, my greatest dream is for our experiences and awareness to be passed on to our students. This blog will tell you about how this dream journey comes together in a project.Perhaps these kinds of projects will inspire you too.
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Application Process with Students

  🏫 How Does the Learning Process Work? In the first stage, students analyze a real-world problem and conduct research on the Sakarya River. Then, an expert seminar is given to both parents and students, and they deepen the process with experiments. Next, students design their own fog mist net prototypes, create drawings, and test their products. At the end of the process, the developed projects are exhibited and shared through presentations. 🐟 STEM Touching Children's Worlds Through Storytelling In the project, students explore environmental problems through the characters Yayın Can and Sazancan Dede. River creatures, threatened with losing their habitats due to decreasing water levels, ask for help from the children. Through this approach, students not only gain knowledge but also develop environmental awareness by empathizing. 🌱 Expected Outcomes of the Project The expected outcomes of the project are: • Autonomous fog harvesting prototype • Alternative water source for agric...
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