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The aim of the project

⦿ The aim of the project is to calculate the circumference of the Earth, reproducing Eratosthenes historical experiment.

⦿ This project is based on a scientific collaboration using a Collaborative measure

Each school needs the measurement of a partner school to obtain the final result.

⦿ Schools from 4 continents are involved.

⦿ This project runs from January to December: Estimated schedule

(Access to 2005 to 2014 eTwinning projects are no longer possible)

⦿ Students develop competencies related to the Framework for 21st Century Skills.

Students develop competencies related to the Framework for 21st Century Skills.

The transdisciplinary of the project supports the development and the validation of the 8 key competences. eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content

1-This objective mainly implements knowledge, skills and attitudes related to competence in mathematics, science, and technology.

Apply mathematical thinking (calculation and geometry) to solve a problem
Acquire scientific knowledge and methodology (observation and experimentation) to explain natural world
Use instruments (ruler, protractor, try square, plumb line, spirit level ) to experiment with a technological device (gnomon) in order to acquire scientific data.

2-This project promotes a variety of learning approaches and environments, including the digital competence.