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The Project
The project created a dedicated butterfly refuge in the school garden to support pollinators and increase biodiversity. Students selected plants, installed informational panels, and participated in a school-wide butterfly drawing contest. The winning design will be painted as a mural in a future phase, strengthening student ownership. The initiative combines science, art, and environmental action to promote long-term pollinator conservation.
STEAM and SDG Justification:
• Science: Selection of nectar and host plants for butterflies.
• Technology: Photographic documentation of the oasis evolution.
• Engineering: Planning and designing the oasis space.
• Art: Creation of illustrated informational panels and student butterfly artwork.
• Mathematics: Measurement and calculation of the oasis area and species introduced.
Impact on SDGs:
• Supports pollinator protection (SDG 15).
• Reduces biodiversity loss in the school environment (SDG 13).
• Task 1: Designate a space within the school garden as a butterfly refuge following Zerynthia’s recommendations.
• Task 2: Install an informational panel about the butterfly species that can be observed.
• Task 3: Organize a school-wide butterfly drawing contest for all primary students to design butterfly artworks on paper. The winning design has been selected and will be painted on the wall of the butterfly oasis in a future phase of the project to enhance student ownership and visibility.
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STEAM Project
The oasis now includes nectar and host plants for butterflies. Students have observed increased butterfly activity. The area will become a reference point for learning about pollinators.
The project has improved pollinator presence in the school garden. It has strengthened students’ understanding of habitat creation. It also promotes responsibility for living ecosystems.
The drawing contest has increased student motivation and emotional connection to the butterfly oasis. It has strengthened pride in the space and encouraged respect for pollinators. The future mural will further enhance the visibility and identity of the oasis for the whole school community.
Students helped choose plants, prepare the area, and monitor butterfly activity. They documented changes and shared observations. They also helped design informational materials.
Students actively participated by selecting plants, preparing the area, and monitoring butterfly activity. In addition, all primary students took part in a butterfly drawing contest, designing butterfly artworks on paper. The winning design has been selected, and the student will paint their butterfly design on the wall of the butterfly oasis in a future phase of the project, strengthening student ownership and visibility.
- Students
- Teachers
- Green Team
The school plans to expand the oasis with more native plants. Students will carry out regular butterfly counts. Collaboration with Zerynthia will continue.
The School
- Early childhood education
- Primary education
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27 Reviews on “Cervantes Butterfly Oasis”
Una maravillosa iniciativa para que el conocimiento de los ecosistemas se haga de una manera participativa. El poder ver los resultados de sus propias acciones en el entorno les muestra, de una manera real, la importancia de adquirir conciencia del cuidado medioambiental.
Beautiful cross-curricular project!
That is so cool!!!
Preciosa iniciativa, qué bien que desde pequeños tengan proyectos como este para que se puedan relacionar con la naturaleza desde el respeto y el cuidado
¡me encanta!
¡Genial idea! 🦋
🙌🏽
Precioso proyecto!! Ojalá lo hicieran más colegios.
That’s a good idea
Excellent project!
Proyecto muy motivador que implica a toda la comunidad educativa.
Estupendo proyecto para el hábitat de las mariposas
La polinización que hacen las mariposas y las abejas es esencial para la vida.
Sin polinización no hay vida.
Excellent
Buena idea para concienciar sobre la importancia de los polinizadores. Los añlumnos se implican en el 100%del proceso.
Average
Congrats!
Butterfly Oasis is an inspiring project that combines environmental action with meaningful learning. It will undoubtedly become a valuable reference point for students to understand the importance of pollinators in a practical and engaging way.
This is a brilliant initiative that transforms a dull school area into a thriving ecosystem. It effectively addresses the climate emergency through local, tangible action.
Gran iniciativa para que el alumnado genere conciencia hacia la biodiversidad
Me parece una propuesta educativa extraordinaria. No solo transforma un espacio del colegio en un entorno vivo y sostenible, sino que convierte el aprendizaje en una experiencia real, sensorial y significativa para los niños.
Crear un oasis de mariposas es enseñar a observar, respetar y comprender los ciclos de la naturaleza. Esto genera conciencia ecológica desde edades tempranas y fomenta valores como la responsabilidad, el cuidado y el compromiso con el entorno.
Oportunidad para concienciar al alumnado de la importancia de los polinizadores.
Bonita e interesante iniciativa para desarrollar la inteligencia naturalista en el alumnado
Preciosa iniciativa que aúna trabajo de artes, ciencias, ecología…actividad muy completa.
Maravillosa iniciativa. Gracias
Gran proyecto para crear hábitats sostenibles y respetuosos para las mariposas