The aims of the Environmental Education Program “Ecosystems of the Akrotiri Peninsula” are:
Students:
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To learn and to get familiarized with the concept of the ecosystem.
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To explore different ecosystems as well as their characteristic species.
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To classify the ecosystems into natural and artificial ones.
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To investigate biotic and abiotic factors in different ecosystems.
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To understand the structure and the functions of an ecosystem.
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To map the ecosystems that they will study.
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To develop the ability of critical thinking and problem-solving.
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To understand the importance of a healthy ecosystem and to develop positive attitudes and values.