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Soil functions

Soil is one of the most important bases of life for humans, animals, and plants. Without soil, life on earth as we know it could not exist. Soil has a wide variety of functions, such as habitat functions and regulatory functions in the energy, water and material balance, filter, production, and utilisation functions for the supply of society, and carrier, storage, information, and cultural functions.

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Regional Information: Indoor greening

Regional Information: Indoor greening Related matters in other countries Houseplants / indoor plants and their origins Species known as typical and popular houseplants in one region are found in their wild form in nature, and outdoor in other regions. In keeping with the theme of indoor greening, we trace the origins and characteristics of some

Positive effects of plants

Plants have many positive qualities. Through photosynthesis, plants produce the oxygen that is vital for humans and animals and purify the air as well. For many animals, plants form a space to live – from small animals cavorting in moss to large animals living in the forest.

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Regional Information: Heat islands

Regional Information: Heat islands Related matters in other countries Urban heat islands – a comparison The urban heat island effect refers to the higher temperatures in the city with comparatively less cooling at night. This occurs due to the high proportion of sealed surfaces, dense building development and limited green spaces and vegetation. Therefore, heat

Regional Information: Plant care

Regional Information: Plant care Related matters in other countries Plants, growth factors and climate Water is one of the important growth factors for plants (see: plant care). The amount of water available to the plant influences, among other things, which plants can thrive in a location and how they develop. Precipitation as well as soil

Regional information: Soil functions

Regional information: Soil functions Related matters in other countries Soil sealing means that soils are covered with a material that is completely or partially impermeable. If the soil is covered with a layer that is impermeable to water and air, soil life dies. Going by the current state of knowledge, sealed soils are considered irreversibly

Plant care

In order to thrive and grow optimally, various factors are indispensable for plants. Plant growth factors include light, air, temperature, water, and nutrients. If all factors are sufficiently present, the plant can develop well.

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Experiment: Mapping

The pupils document different areas and their uses in the school garden and / or the school area. They discuss the different functions that the soil fulfils in these areas and the uses that take place or could take place.

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Regional Information: Soil

Regional Information: Soil Related matters in other countries “Soil Stories” The development of soil is a long process. The formation of many of our soils dates back to the last ice age, more than 10,000 years ago. In the following section, we tell different stories from different countries about the formation of soils. However, these

Regional Information: Positive effects of plants

Regional Information: Positive effects of plants Related matters in other countries AUSTRIA Various school greening schemes have been successfully implemented both indoors and outdoors, within the framework of projects such as GRÜNEzukunftSCHULEN in Austria. Furthermore, guidelines for the maintenance of greenery in schools, financing models, teaching materials and construction manuals have been developed. The aim

Funded projects that support the website

The project’s aim was to share “green knowledge” to schools internationally through developing didactic materials including practical experiments for Green Cool Schools across Europe.

Experiment: Grow your own seedlings

Some plants must be pre-cultivated before they are planted. A practical and cost-saving option is to grow plants from the seeds yourself. This way, in contrast to greenhouse plants, they are immediately adapted to the environmental conditions and are thus more robust.

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About the website – team

The international project team shares a large experience of working with schools on the topics of greening, sustainability and climate including implementing greenings in schools and developing didactic materials.

Indoor greening

The planting of indoor spaces is important, as pupils spend most of their school day there. Especially in new school buildings, it is often quite dry due to the well-insulated walls, and children, young people and teachers complain about their mucous membranes drying out.

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Initiatives – get started!

Green Cool Schools Award 2025/26 Be part of our project! We are excited to invite you to participate in our Green Cool Schools Network, aimed at acknowledging schools that are making a positive impact through green initiatives!

Regional Information: Soil types

Regional Information: Soil types Related matters in other countries Typical Soil Types There is a great variety of different soils. Both the parent material, such as rocks and deposits from rivers, and the climate are responsible for their formation. An interaction of many environmental influences and a long period of time results in different soils,

Soil types

The composition of soils is defined by the grain size composition of the mineral soil substance and the associated tactile properties. Depending on the grain size composition, soils can store different amounts of water, have a different nutrient content, are difficult or easy to work and are rooted differently by plants.

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Soil

The term soil refers to the animate outer layer of our earth’s crust. It is an important part of our environment and the basis for life on Earth.

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Heat islands

Cities are particularly affected by climate change. Due to the large areas of sealed surfaces and dense building development, cities are more affected by rising temperatures in summer than the surrounding countryside.

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Network

Join the Green Cool School Network Green Cool Schools is a European network bringing together schools that are greening their campuses and promoting education for sustainable development. Through this platform, we support exchange and collaboration, showcase inspiring examples from schools, and share teaching and learning materials. Join our network and get inspired to make your

Regional Information: Vertical greening

Regional Information: Vertical greening Related matters in other countries Native climbing plants The use of native plants has many advantages. Because of their evolution linked to the place, they are very well adapted to the local climatic conditions and the characteristics of the soil. As a result, they are usually more robust, easier to care
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