One-year projects in Thuringia Student group (3-4 students, age 17/18) –determine interdisciplinary subject –find scientist –self-reliant work Scientist –external supervisor –not in contact with teacher –participates in evaluation Teacher: extra supervision and evaluation

CO2 physics/chemistry: properties biology: C cycle humanities: Kyoto protocol experiments: –biodiversity effects on photosynthesis –leaf area –leaf stress –chemical determination of CO2

Climate catastrophies Climate change Extreme events – hurricanes The ethical role of the US Debate about form and scientific work!

CO2 and energy Biogeochemistry: climate change Physics: energy conversion technologies –principles, technology –visit to local power station Humanities: –review of daily press: presentation of climate change and energy –interviews on the street and at school knowledge about –energy –climate change –individual contribution