Stambecco where are you going?
Chamois on rock - foto Ruggero Casse
Recipients
- Primary school (4th and 5th grades)
- Lower secondary school
- Upper secondary school
Objectives
- Explore the biology, ecology, and conservation strategies of the ibex shared by Italy and France
- Inform students and teachers about the fragile presence of the ibex in the Alpine arc, also linked to climate change
- Raise awareness about the health risks faced by ibexes
- Discover monitoring techniques, capture, and data processing through innovative technologies
- Introduce the complexity of alpine ecosystems and the importance of ecological corridors
- Promote and educate responsible behavior in protected areas
Recipients
- Primary school (4th and 5th grades)
- Lower secondary school
- Upper secondary school
Objectives
- Explore the biology, ecology, and conservation strategies of the ibex shared by Italy and France
- Inform students and teachers about the fragile presence of the ibex in the Alpine arc, also linked to climate change
- Raise awareness about the health risks faced by ibexes
- Discover monitoring techniques, capture, and data processing through innovative technologies
- Introduce the complexity of alpine ecosystems and the importance of ecological corridors
- Promote and educate responsible behavior in protected areas
The educational proposal is related to the monitoring and management project of the ibex LEMED-IBEX (from Lake Geneva-Léman to the Mediterranean) financed by the transfrontier cooperation program ALCOTRA ITALY-FRANCE 2014-2020.
It includes actions aimed at identifying risk factors for the conservation of the species.
It involves the assessment of health risks and the analysis of genetic variability, factors that together with human disturbance of the habitats frequented by the ibex, can negatively affect the resilience of the populations.
Description
The ibex is an ideal pretext for interdisciplinary education: from natural sciences to history passing through geography and climate, in addition to genetic concepts necessary for the correct definition of the status of populations and conservation strategies.
Activities can be agreed upon with the teacher and adapted to the ongoing educational program for each class.
Methodology
The proposal consists of two parts:
- A 2-hour classroom meeting preparing for the outdoor trip with a video presentation (availability of interactive whiteboard or overhead projector is required)
- Educational and recreational excursion in the territory with a thematic visit to a park chosen from among the Gran Bosco di Salbertrand Natural Park, Orsiera Rocciavrè Natural Park, and Val Troncea Natural Park.
Recommended period
- Autumn
- Spring
- Summer
Duration
Class meeting for 2 consecutive hours.
Field trip: full day
Trasporti
- Gran Bosco di Salbertrand Natural Park: reachable by train and bus
- Val Troncea Natural Park: reachable by bus
- Orsiera Rocciavré Natural Park: reachable by bus
Cost covered by the school
Recommended equipment
- Long pants
- Mountain boots or shoes with non-slip soles
- Backpack with packed lunch and water bottle
- Tick and mosquito repellent
- K-way
For booking methods, rates, and information, please consult the dedicated page
The educational proposal is related to the monitoring and management project of the ibex LEMED-IBEX (from Lake Geneva-Léman to the Mediterranean) financed by the transfrontier cooperation program ALCOTRA ITALY-FRANCE 2014-2020.
It includes actions aimed at identifying risk factors for the conservation of the species.
It involves the assessment of health risks and the analysis of genetic variability, factors that together with human disturbance of the habitats frequented by the ibex, can negatively affect the resilience of the populations.
Description
The ibex is an ideal pretext for interdisciplinary education: from natural sciences to history passing through geography and climate, in addition to genetic concepts necessary for the correct definition of the status of populations and conservation strategies.
Activities can be agreed upon with the teacher and adapted to the ongoing educational program for each class.
Methodology
The proposal consists of two parts:
- A 2-hour classroom meeting preparing for the outdoor trip with a video presentation (availability of interactive whiteboard or overhead projector is required)
- Educational and recreational excursion in the territory with a thematic visit to a park chosen from among the Gran Bosco di Salbertrand Natural Park, Orsiera Rocciavrè Natural Park, and Val Troncea Natural Park.
Recommended period
- Autumn
- Spring
- Summer
Duration
Class meeting for 2 consecutive hours.
Field trip: full day
Trasporti
- Gran Bosco di Salbertrand Natural Park: reachable by train and bus
- Val Troncea Natural Park: reachable by bus
- Orsiera Rocciavré Natural Park: reachable by bus
Cost covered by the school
Recommended equipment
- Long pants
- Mountain boots or shoes with non-slip soles
- Backpack with packed lunch and water bottle
- Tick and mosquito repellent
- K-way
For booking methods, rates, and information, please consult the dedicated page
