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This high school class project involved an impactful collaboration with ARPA Valle d'Aosta (Agenzia Regionale per la Protezione Ambientale Regional Agency for Environemental Protection). The project began with an in-depth exploration of various COP conferences. Students partecipated in a dedicated lesson series that dissected the targets, objectives, and outcomes of these conferences, providing them with a nuanced understanding of the global efforts to combat climate change. With the collaboration of an expert in the field from ARPA, students were engaged into discussion about the prevailing consensus within the scientific community affirming the anthropogenic origins of climate change, the ramifications for our regional glaciers, the imminent threat of permafrost thawing, and the potential ecological repercussions. Furthermore, the discussion expanded to address the critical issue of climate delay and underlined the importance of collective action over resignation. Students were prompted to contemplate the broader implications of their individual actions, recognizing the importance of a concerted effort in mitigating climate change. Moreover, students analyzed meteorological models, merging expertise in mathematics (mathematical modeling, statistics), physics (thermodynamics, fluid dynamics), and computer science (numerical data analysis), the goal being to showcase the synergy of diverse disciplines in crafting a precise weather forecast. At the end of the project, students were able to, with some guidance, compile a weather forecast of their own. This activity has proven useful for students as a guiding tool for their future university choice.
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