From September 17 to 22, 2022, 35 students of Première Specialization Life and Earth Sciences (SVT) participate in an educational trip “Discovering Iceland: land of geosciences and sustainable development”.

The route of the trip is available on this interactive map.

The pedagogical objectives of this trip are :

• To study in situ the elements of the program of 1st special SVT concerning
  • Internal geology: volcanism, ridges, hot spots, movement of tectonic plates, origin of geothermal energy and geysers.
  • Ecosystems: biodiversity, ecosystem services, human impact on the environment
• Educational, cultural and artistic path: discover the Viking and Icelandic cultures as well as typical Scandinavian localities
• Civic education: living together, cooperating, working in groups, respecting safety rules
• Education for sustainable development: awareness of the impacts of global warming (retreating glaciers, impact of side erosion, overfishing, biodiversity) and green energy (geothermal energy: heating, culture)
• Future path: awakening to the professions of geosciences, energy, agriculture, environment, tourism

To live or relive the adventure with them, click HERE, you will find the travel diary of the stay.