The mobile Waterschool is partly conducted in the classroom with experiments, group work and teaching of various water related topics. Aside from the indoor sessions the lessons are also conducted outside in nature, where water and all that it contains are put under the microscope for research assignments.
The aim for students is to get to know the element water in different ways through interdisciplinary teaching and a variety of methods and actively contribute to the protection and sustainable use of this valuable resource.
Two project partners with a special connection to water
The abundance of water in the Hohe Tauern National Park can be seen in all its forms. Glacier crowned mountain peaks, impressive waterfalls, raging mountain rivers or tranquil lakes untouched by man are just a few examples. Being aware of the great responsibility for its natural wonders, the national park has been committed since its foundation to protect the water as a resource in all its forms within and outside its reach.
Established in 2013, the Swarovski Foundation is inspired by a long history of philanthropy initiated by the company founder Daniel Swarovski who believed that “to achieve lasting change, you must think not only of yourself but also of others”.
The Swarovski Foundation's mission is to promote sustainable livelihoods through education to reduce inequality by supporting initiatives that focus on Equity, Water, and Creativity, and through two signature programs: Waterschool and Creatives for Our Future.
Waterschool is an educational program developed to empower young people and their communities to become water ambassadors by providing tools, resources, and training to enable them to address their local water needs.
Find out more about the Swarovski Foundation Waterschool: www.swarovskiwaterschool.com
Our programme for the mobile Waterschool:
- For school years four to nine
- Two to four days of lessons (as requested) in the classroom and outdoors
- Up to four lessons per day
- No cost for participating schools
- All materials required for the Waterschool lessons and experiments are provided free of charge
Waterschool project days in the Hohe Tauern National Park:
- Three- to four-day water school course with rangers in the Hohe Tauern National Park
- Up to four lessons per day
- Opportunity to book other programme modules offered by the national park in the afternoon (fees apply)
- The rangers and materials for Waterschool course are provided free of charge; travel and accommodation needs to be covered by the participants.