Win a trip for your school class to Swedish Lappland

Saving our environment is on the agenda in media and politics every day. Climate change and biodiversity are just two examples of environmental challenges for humanity. How do you think we should tackle these and other environmental problems of today?

The Swedish Institute and the Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs is challenging students and schools around the world to stand up for the environment by joining The Great Linnaeus School Challenge.

Who was Linnaeus?
Swedish scientist Carl Linnaeus is known for having classified the world’s plants and animals. Already 300 years ago he was concerned with ecology and the sustainable use of our natural resources. The 300th anniversary of Linnaeus’ birth in 2007 is being marked by celebrations all around the world, including Canada.

The Challenge
We are challenging schools around the world to take action for the environment.

We invite teachers and students to participate by presenting a science project of your own choice. Your projects can be a small or a large step towards improving the environment, be it locally or globally.

Entries will be judged on levels of innovation, creativity, and curiosity. The simplest measures can sometimes make the biggest difference!

Teaching package
When you join the challenge you will be offered a package of materials for the study of environmental issues:

linnaeus300.com  a website which presents a challenging new scientific issue every week throughout the year (check it out right now and subscribe to the question of the week.)
an interactive forum on linnaeus300.com where your students can exchange ideas with contemporaries around the world

Linnaean Lessons − teaching material for an introductory lesson about Carl Linnaeus

The Linnaeus Expedition − a new film for a young audience which addresses the crucial questions of how we should act today in order to survive tomorrow.

In December 2007 a jury of experts will select the best project. The lucky students will be given the opportunity to travel to Swedish Lapland.

Join the challenge
Interested in incorporating The Great Linnaeus School Challenge into your teaching? School classes around the world aged 14−18 are welcome to join. Your projects should be submitted online to www.linnaeus300.com/school. All contributions will be published on an interactive forum on the website.

Please register your intention to enter the school challenge by sending an e-mail to judith.black(at)si.se.