ACARISS project: From the knowledge of the environment and risks related to pollution to the guidance of students

The ACARISS project (Increasing knowledge of the environment and risks related to pollution in the schools with experimentation) promoted by the Tuscany Region aims to connect school work with the research world, developing innovative approaches to facilitate learning of the scientific disciplines. Researchers and teachers cooperated in the creation of teaching modules applicable to classrooms using Inquiry Based Learning. Another goal of the ACARISS project was to increase students' awareness about academic coursework and occupations that promote skills and abilities in scientific disciplines. Further, the project aims to strengthen the relational competences of teachers to promote teaching for facilitating student autonomy. The project includes an evaluation of the effectiveness of the intervention by comparing it with a control group.