The pre-defined project will focus on environmental sciences within the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Not all schools have all the necessary equipment and the right environment to provide inspiring activities within these fields. The programs will be designed to complement the national programmes and subject standards of education to be acquired in an interesting, interactive and exciting way for children. There will be an opportunity at hand for every Latvian or foreign student to explore the treasures of Liepaja and Latvian nature and to encourage children and young people to research. The activities include:
- Developing education and training programmes for teachers on how to promote values of curiosity, innovation and entrepreneurship in a school environment;
- Developing workshops, extracurricular activities and science camps and other outreach activities for pupils and students and others;
- Developing spaces where people with shared interests can gather to work on projects while sharing ideas, developing equipment, and knowledge and other interactive thematic exhibits, including acquiring necessary mobile equipment;
- Evaluate activities and measure impact of the innovation centre on society.
The "Nature House" in Liepaja will be developed as an environmental education centre with support for both students and teachers, and will promote cooperation between schools, Liepaja University and Norwegian science centres. The intended cooperation with the project partners will allow for the development and elaboration of new educational programmes.