1. BIOSPHERE CHALLENGE 2016 Create a game for all

2. We live in a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve WHO CHOSE US? A Biosphere Reserve is designated by UNESCO, United Nation’s Education, Science and Cultural Organisation. WHAT IS A BIOSPHERE RESERVE? A Biosphere Reserve is a region where people thrive in harmony with nature, creating better conditions for future generations to live on our Planet Earth.

3. We, who live in the Biosphere Reserve, should act collectively to adapt our ways of living to make a stronger contribution to a sustainable future. There are more than 600 Biosphere Reserves in the world. It is easy to live sustainably… or? We live in a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve

4. Living sustainably EVERYONE who lives on our planet use resources, like food, water, wood, fuel, and metals. These are all things we need to survive and to have a good quality life style. Today, these resources are unevenly distributed. WE ALL must consider that our CHILDREN and GRANDCHILDREN need food, clean water and good soil to survive.

5. BIOSPHERE CHALLENGE 2016 WE CHALLENGE YOU TO CREATE A GAME SO MUCH FUN, EVERYONE WANTS TO PLAY IT!

6. Let us start with some questions: WHY SHOULD WE CREATE A NEW GAME? CAN IT HELP US LIVE MORE SUSTAINABLY? THINK about this for a few minutes and COMPARE your thoughts in class

7. Could you think of any reasons?

8. Playing is important because it makes us move! If I get used to moving my body, it will be easier to ride my bicycle to school or my job in the future. My body FEELS GOOD when it moves!

9. IF WE MOVE AROUND MORE AND SKIP DRIVING THE CAR EVERYWHERE, IT IS GOOD FOR US AND GREAT FOR OUR PLANET.

10. We live in a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve WE HAVE ONE PLANET WHICH ALL PEOPLE NEED TO SHARE – AND WE ARE NOT ALONE. MANY ANIMALS AND PLANTS LIVE HERE WITH US.

11. WE NEED TO STOP POLLUTING THE PLANET! YES, YOU DO!!! THERE ARE MANY OF US WHO LIVE HERE TODAY AND IN THE FUTURE.

12. …the RULES of the game function like the rules of your country. We decide DEMOCRATICALLY which rules should apply and then we follow them. IT IS GOOD FOR YOUR BODY AND THE ENVIRONMENT THAT YOU MOVE YOUR BODY. THE GAME IS ALSO GOOD BECAUSE…

13. It is called DEMOCRACY because… When you decide which game to create and what rules apply, everyone will be part of the decision. When you VOTE, everyone’s vote is equal.

14. You have many friends! SCHOOL CLASSES IN BIOSPHERE RESERVES IN OTHER COUNTRIES HAVE ACCEPTED THE CHALLENGE! Together, we will create many new games that will make recess more fun. All the games are shared at www.vanerkulle.org/utmaning so that you can try playing games from other countries. www.vanerkulle.org/utmaning

15. Our Biosphere Reserve is special because… We live in a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve