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2025 NASA SPACE APPS VR AND AR DIGITAL
CHALLENGE ART EXHIBITION
Bolu Science High School, BOLU Kaya Karakaya Science High
School, ELAZIĞ
We participated in the 2025 NASA
Space Apps Challenge event held in The final event of our
Bolu province with a large and enthusiastic group of students ‘Artelligence’ eTwinning project happened at our
from Bolu Science High School. school. We used VR and AR technology to show
Teams worked with great determination and dedication during pictures created by AI. These pictures were inspired
this marathon of science and creativity, which lasted over forty by famous artists from the countries in the project.
hours, to produce original solutions to the given ‘challenge’ Students and teachers learnt about the art history of
topics. different countries in a virtual space.
Throughout this challenging process, our students demonstrated This new project used Artificial Intelligence (AI) and
both their scientific thinking skills and team spirit at the highest Virtual Reality (VR) to look at art in a different way.
level.
It helped students improve their digital skills and
In recognition of their efforts, our students Sadık Aral UĞUR and
learn about other cultures. Our students also care
Kamil Oğuz ÇALIŞKAN, who are also BİLSEM students, and their
advisor, BİLSEM Teacher Hasan DOĞAN, achieved remarkable about nature, forests, and water. They showed their
success with their projects, securing second place. modern communication skills with a video they
filmed outside. In the video, they said: "We are here
BIRD-FRIENDLY FEEDERS for a green future."
AND WATERERS FROM
RECYCLING FUTURE JOBS
Kandilli Borsa Anatolian High Termal Science High School, YALOVA
School, ISTANBUL Eleventh-grade students at Yalova
A meaningful recycling activity was part of our school's Termal Science High School organised
fine arts class. Our students repurposed plastic bottles to
create bird feeders and waterers. These environmentally a specific event called ‘Future Jobs’.
friendly creations were hung on trees in the school garden Their English teachers, Gizem BİNGÖL and Hatice GÜNER, helped
them with this project.
under the guidance of teachers.
The main goal of the activity was to develop handmade During the event, students gave presentations in English. They talked
construction techniques, understand the characteristics of about new jobs in science and technology. This helped them improve
recycled materials, and foster environmental responsibility. their English skills and learn about future careers. The event showed
Students cut bottles into different strengths to transform that students need more than just good marks in today's changing
them into feeders and waterers, then painted them to world; they also need modern skills. The students discovered many
create both functional and aesthetically pleasing works. new and important jobs for the future and explained them to their
friends in English.
The feeders and waterers placed around the school aim
to feed and water the needs of birds, especially during Throughout the activity, students worked together as a team. They
the winter months. The participants expressed their used their research, presentation, and English skills actively. Their
satisfaction in contributing to nature and animals through creative presentations caught everyone's attention. By being curious
about the future, they gained new knowledge. Their teachers and
their ongoing efforts. friends praised them for their great work.

OUR ZERO WASTE AND RECYCLING PROJECT
Gaziemir Nevvar Salih Işgören Anatolian High School, IZMIR
Recycling is the valorisation of potentially reusable waste through various processes.
Recycling is an extremely important process today, where waste volumes are rapidly
increasing. This process can reduce waste, save energy, and contribute to reducing the need
for raw materials. Therefore, recycling is crucial for a sustainable environment and life. Sustainable projects make it much
easier to protect the environment, protect natural resources, and pass existing resources on to future generations in the
best possible way.
With these in mind, we at Gaziemir Nevvar Salih İşgören Anatolian High School have launched a zero-waste and recycling
project. This project is carried out in collaboration with our students, parents, teachers, and administrators. Our two-pronged
project involves schools and our homes. Our project aims to collect waste paper, plastic, and plastic bottles from these two
locations during the first and second school years and recycle them, thus contributing to the economy.
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