ACTIVITIES IN LITUANIA

SCHOOL :                                                 LITHUANIA

To be done

"THE CLIMATE AND THE CATASTROPHIC CONSEQUENCES DURING OUR FIRST YEAR OF THE PROJECT"

The Poster was done by teacher Skaste Sadauninkaite, Armen Barsamyan and students of 4 and 7 grades.

Rôle et influence des océans sur le climat

Rôle and influence of the oceans on the climate

How does the ocean affect climate and weather on land?

The ocean influences weather and climate by storing solar radiation, distributing heat and moisture around the globe, and driving weather systems.

One way that the world’s ocean affects weather and climate is by playing an important role in keeping our planet warm. The majority of radiation from the Sun is absorbed by the ocean, particularly in tropical waters around the equator, where the ocean acts like a massive, heat-retaining solar panel. Land areas also absorb some sunlight, and the atmosphere helps to retain heat that would otherwise quickly radiate into space after sunset.

The ocean doesn't just store solar radiation — it also helps to distribute heat around the globe. When water molecules are heated, they exchange freely with the air in a process called evaporation. Ocean water is constantly evaporating, increasing the temperature and humidity of the surrounding air to form rain and storms that are then carried by trade winds. In fact, almost all rain that falls on land starts off in the ocean. The tropics are particularly rainy because heat absorption, and thus ocean evaporation, is highest in this area.

Outside of Earth’s equatorial areas, weather patterns are driven largely by ocean currents. Currents are movements of ocean water in a continuous flow, created largely by surface winds but also partly by temperature and salinity gradients, Earth’s rotation, and tides. Major current systems typically flow clockwise in the northern hemisphere and counterclockwise in the southern hemisphere, in circular patterns that often trace the coastlines.

Ocean currents act much like a conveyor belt, transporting warm water and precipitation from the equator toward the poles and cold water from the poles back to the tropics. Thus, ocean currents regulate global climate, helping to counteract the uneven distribution of solar radiation reaching Earth’s surface. Without currents in the ocean, regional temperatures would be more extreme — super hot at the equator and frigid toward the poles — and much less of Earth’s land would be habitable.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zO2153cJORI

Un chant ou un poème en rapport avec la montagne

A song or poem related to the mountain

Where the mountains touch the sky,
Where poets DREAM, where eagles fly,
A secret place above the crowd,
Just beneath a silver-lined cloud.

Lift your eyes to a snowy peak,
And see the soon-to-be we seek.
Whisper DREAMS and let them rise,
To the mountains old and wise.

Climbers climb, it's time to try,
Where the mountains touch the sky.
Take me there. Oh take me now,
Someway, Someday, Somewhere, Somehow.

Where the ocean meets the sky,
Where mermaid dance, where seagulls fly,
A place in DREAMS I know so well,
The sea inside a single shell.

Far across the living sea,
A pale blue possibility,
Beyond the castles made of sand,
Tomorrow in a small child's hand.

Only DREAMERS need apply,
Where the ocean meets the sky.
Take me there. Oh take me now,
Someway, Someday, Somewhere, Somehow.

A common ground for one and all,
Behind the crystal waterfall,
Where Peace flows like a mighty stream,
Like Dr. King I have a DREAM.

Imagine such a goal in sight,
For red and yellow, black and white…

New Delhi, Beijing, Kenya, Rome,
Earth is the place that we call home.
Baghdad, Belfast, Tel Aviv,
One race HUMAN, we still believe,
Come DREAM with me...

Where the forests reach the sky,
Wake to DREAMS, and don't be shy.
We'll DREAM the world a thorn-less rose;
We'll plant then watch it as it grows.

We'll conquer hate with DREAMS of hope,
We'll DREAM one big kaleidoscope.

Whisper now; let the DREAM begin,
It's time to trust the truth within.
This is where we seek and find…
A place called PEACE for humankind.

DREAM on DREAMERS, hopes are high,
Where the forests reach the sky.
Take me there. Oh take me now,
Someway, Someday, Somewhere, Somehow.

Now, listen close, the future calls...
'Build your bridges and tear down walls! '
For time has taught and so it seems,
Realities are born of DREAMS!

Whisper DREAMS and let them rise,
To the mountains old and wise.

https://www.poemhunter.com/poem/my-dream-a-vision-of-peace/

Name of the school :  Vilniaus P. Skorinos gimnazija

Responsible person(s) for this activity

SKAISTE SADAUNINKAITE

Other person involved in the activity

ARMEN BARSAMYAN

Number of students concerned

24

Dates of the activity (beginning & end)

September 2025

What were the objectives of the activity?

The main objective of this activity was to help my pupils understand the importance and global influence of the Nuclear Power Stations. I wanted them to explore how it affect the planet's climate, wildlife, and even human activity. I also aimed to encourage curiosity about remote parts of the world, and to build awareness of environmental issues such as green energy.

Have the objectives been met?

Yes

Explain how you have worked.

To get ready, I gathered a variety of resources—videos, maps, articles, and images—to make the topic more engaging and accessible. I read up on recent news about  Nuclear Power Stations , so I could share up-to-date information. I prepared a presentation with interesting facts and information about them and discussion questions to keep the activity interactive. Finally, I created a presentation to present the advantages and disadvantages of  Nuclear Power Stations

Explain the work done by the students

The pupils learned about the  Nuclear Power Stations , its advantages, danger and disadvantages. They also discovered how the  Nuclear Power Stations  a big role in balancing the Earth’s temperature and how climate change is affecting both regions. Many pupils were surprised to learn how energy plants can impact sea levels around the world. Some even expressed concern and interest in doing more to help the environment. Overall, they were engaged and asked thoughtful questions, showing that the topic really sparked their interest.

What has been the final result ?

By the end of the activity, the pupils were able to explain what is  Nuclear Power Stations. A few groups even added their own ideas about how we can help stop climate change, which showed that they were making meaningful connections.

Overall, the results showed that the pupils not only learned the facts but also became more curious and concerned about the world around them. The activity helped turn a faraway topic into something real and relevant to them.