This day was spent in the comfort of the school. The topic of the day wa “oracles”. It began with students working in mixed international groups, sharing traditional weather folklore (old sayings about weather) from their home countries. In the art room, students brought these folk sayings to life through colorful illustrations using markers, paints, and plenty of imagination. These artworks became part of a beautifully crafted “calendar” through which the old weather wisdom from around the world was brought to life.
Later in the morning, the group attended an interesting lecture and workshop by Mr. Robert Kanka from the Slovak Academy of Sciences. He spoke about “Alpine vegetation as a unique tool for monitoring climate change”, offering deep insights into how high-mountain plants help scientists understand long-term environmental shifts. His presentation not only explained his research methods but also inspired students to think about future careers in science and environmental studies.
After lunch in the school canteen, students returned to their creative weather project. They explored the website www.atlas.climate.copernicus.com, comparing their traditional weather oracles with real climate data. They examined whether these sayings still hold true today, discussed how weather patterns have changed over time, and even created their own modern oracles—complete with symbolic and visual representations.
The day concluded with completed research, vibrant artwork, and a deeper understanding of how tradition and science can come together to explore our changing climate.
