Uncovering Well-being Solutions
The traveling exhibition "Sustainability Arena" by AOK is making waves in the education sector, offering a unique and engaging approach to teaching students about sustainability, nutrition, movement, and health. Recently making a stop in Koching, the exhibition has been warmly received by schools and students alike.
The "Sustainability Arena" is designed to actively engage students with interactive displays and activities that connect sustainability concepts to daily practices such as healthy eating, physical activity, and personal well-being. Lena Kurzhals, a health professional from AOK in Ingolstadt, emphasises the importance of inspiring young people about the topic of climate and environmental protection.
One of the key areas explored in the exhibition is the connection between nutrition and sustainable food systems. Students learn about the environmental impacts of food choices alongside their effects on health, helping them to understand the importance of making informed decisions about their diet. The exhibition also clarifies the negative effects of food waste and highlights the CO2 footprint of certain foods, explaining why some have larger environmental impacts than others.
In addition to nutrition, the exhibition also focuses on movement and mobility as part of a healthy and sustainable lifestyle. The "We move something" station encourages students to think about how they can incorporate physical activity into their daily routine in a way that is both enjoyable and sustainable.
The exhibition is free for schools and is oriented towards the curriculum, making it a valuable resource for teachers looking to complement their traditional education methods. It consists of six interactive modules around sustainability, nutrition, movement, and health, and can be integrated into teaching for students in grades 7 to 9 of all school types.
The Koching Realschool is one such institution that has benefited from the exhibition. Students are using it to explore the question of how their lifestyle affects the environment and health, and are learning about alternative and environmentally friendly means of transport.
By bringing sustainability, nutrition, movement, and health together in a cohesive exhibit, the "Sustainability Arena" offers experiential learning environments where students can explore these topics through the lenses of diet, exercise, and health. It creates awareness about how personal choices impact the environment and well-being, and encourages active participation and community involvement among students to promote healthier, more sustainable lifestyles.
To book the "Sustainability Arena" exhibition for your school, contact Lena Kurzhals from AOK in Ingolstadt at 0841 9349-143 or by email at [email protected].
The "Sustainability Arena" exhibition by AOK emphasizes the connection between environmental science and health-and-wellness, offering a unique educational experience that introduces students to the impacts of food choices and food waste on both the environment and personal health. This free educational resource, designed for grades 7 to 9, also focuses on movement and mobility as part of a healthy and sustainable lifestyle, encouraging students to find enjoyable and sustainable ways to incorporate physical activity into their daily routines. By engaging with the interactive displays and activities of the exhibition, students can gain a deeper understanding of the importance of making informed decisions about their diet and lifestyle to promote healthier, more sustainable lifestyles. For booking inquiries, contact Lena Kurzhals from AOK in Ingolstadt.
