This module uses the island’s natural and cultural environment as a living classroom. Students explore local land and marine ecosystems, uncover the sustainability wisdom behind traditional Mykonian crafts, and design their own community-based solutions to real environmental challenges — a hands-on, project-based journey from observation to action.

• Outdoor, experiential learning in local land and marine ecosystems
• Traditional island crafts as living examples of sustainability
• Student-led sustainability projects for the island community

Introductory Video

Watch this short video for an overview of the module’s themes — island ecosystems, heritage, and student-led sustainability.

Module Presentation

This slide deck introduces the main concepts, structure, and activities of the module. It can be used by teachers to guide their sessions.

Lesson Plans

Three 90-minute sessions for ages 10–14, moving from outdoor field observation to heritage research and a final student-led sustainability project.

Key Learning Outcomes

• Explain how island land, sea, and human activity are interconnected.
• Connect traditional island crafts to sustainable, low-waste practices.
• Produce observation records, group presentations, and project posters.
• Propose and present realistic, community-based sustainability solutions.