RAIDERS OF THE LOST DIVERSITY: BOTANICAL ITINERARY "HORT DE SORIANO- FONT DE LA PARRA (CARCAIXENT)".

Plants: identification, importance and risk of disappearance. Relationships they establish in the natural environment and characteristics of the Mediterranean landscape.

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Degree in Biology

Dpt. Botanics

Degree in Environmental Sciences

Dpt. Geology

Study of volcanoes to learn about the internal dynamics of the Earth: plate tectonics, volcanic structures, eruptions, volcanic rocks, risks associated with volcanoes and a visit to the Cofrentes volcano.

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Degree in Environmental Sciences

Dpt. Geology

The work designs a field itinerary in L'Albufera de València where the students discover and describe the environment and the biota using applications for orientation and route tracing with mobile devices, game design and didactic material.

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Degree in Environmental Sciences

Dpt. Ecology

Degree in Environmental Sciences

Dpt. Ecology

Degree in Biology

Dpt. Zoology

Transmit information about the importance of plants in the natural environment and the need for their conservation, through an interactive digital tool: a video game.

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Degree in Biology

Dpt. Botanics and Geology

Transmitting concepts of palaeontology, geology and ecology to secondary school students using active learning techniques. From observing the characteristics of a fossil to what the ecosystems of the past were like thanks to the information provided by 3D printed fossils.

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Degree in Environmental Sciences

Dpt. Botanics and Geology

TRANSMIT BASIC IDEAS OF GROUNDWATER IN PRE-UNIVERSITY EDUCATIONAL STAGES

• Annex

Obtain basic academic competencies on hydrogeology.

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Degree in Environmental Sciences

Dept. Botany and Geology

BIRDS: OUR ALLIES IN THE CITY

• Annex

This project centres around the importance of birds as natural pesticides against mosquitos in urban settings.

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The focus of this project is on understanding the problems of invasive species and the ecological, economic and social consequences, understanding the main methods for the control of invasive species, and integrating biological and computer knowledge for the creation of didactic tools.

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This project will work with different concepts in order to understand the adaptations present in fossil records, comparing the limbs of Stegosaure, Pterosaure, and Plesiosaure, and other adaptations for survival.

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Degree in Biology

Traditionally aromatic plants have been used as medicinal home remedies and, furthermore, they have been used in horticulture to repel pests and attract so-called “auxiliary fauna.” What truth and myths lie in these traditional practices? This project will dig into the science behind them through a variety of activities, such as the extraction of essential oils, in which students will test what they have studied in the field and in the laboratory.

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Degree in Biology

Dept. Plant Biology

This project exhibits the design, planning and implementation of an educational proposal geared towards introducing the basic concepts of Botany in pre-university education. It focuses on the interaction between the soil, plants and animals as a function of latitude, temperature, precipitation, and altitude. Specifically, this project focuses on the study of the adaptations of vegetation in terrestrial biomes on a journey around the world.

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Degree in Biology

This project focuses on “Posidonia oceanica” as a didactic resource with the goal of developing innovative educational proposals that focus on marine ecosystems through an endemic, emblematic and vulnerable Mediterranean plant. This project is supported by the Projecte Posidònia (Posidonia project) of the Oceanogràfic Foundation.

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Degree in Environmental Sciences

This project aims to spread knowledge among different educational levels through the implementation of a Learning-Service methodology. The goal is to arouse interest in Earth’s polar regions and the causes and consequences of polar ice melting for various ecosystems as well as humans.

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Degree in Environmental Sciences

This project aims to impart the basic ideas of zoology in a dynamic and effective way by using 3D simulations of the skulls of animals of different classes of the phylum chordates, representative of their dentition type and diet, to present the information necessary to understand the different dental morphologies and how they influence nutrition. 

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This project aims to develop new types of classroom learning through the study of the aquifers in the district of La Safor and all that is involved in the pollution of its waters. At the same time, its objective is to help students develop an awareness about the need to protect our waters in order to ensure a future with clean water.

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Degree in Environmental Sciences

The goal of this project is, firstly, to promote understanding of the botanical diversity of Mediterranean regions by exploring and attempting to identify different plant species on the basis of their distinctive characteristics; and secondly, to study the specific adaptations that the plants developed to survive this climate, such as drought tolerance, heat resistance and the ability to make the best use of water resources.

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In the current context of ecological and social crisis, it is more important than ever to generate interest in the protection of ecosystems among
the younger generations. By stressing the serious consequences of anthropic activities on ecosystems, through scientific dissemination and environmental education, Protected Natural Areas have been chosen as a material example of conservationist values.

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The goal is to address the importance of the turtles that live in the Mediterranean Sea. Furthermore, the main threats caused by human activity faced by this species will be addressed, and the effect that climate change has will be studied in more detail. Finally, we will seek to raise awareness of the need to adopt good practices to reduce our impact and to promote the preservation of the species.

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Climate change is well known by everyone nowadays, regardless of age, and at different scales. It is also known that this phenomenon affects all human beings, nevertheless, we sometimes forget about those who doesn’t move, the plants. We pretend to show that the plants are just as important as the animals, and that they also suffer the consequences. We explore what these consequences are.

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To transmit the importance of arthropods in ecosystems. To do this, a terrarium is built which is to be completed and studied during the sessions.

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BIOCELLS

Degree in Biology

Levels of organisation of matter, types of cells (animal, plant and prokaryotic) and types of human tissues and their cell types.

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Degree in Biology

Degree in Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences

Cell types. Mechanisms that allow this cellular diversity.
Descriptive posters and the making of Goma Eva figures of each cell type.

Degree in Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences

Cell, cell nucleus, chromosomes and DNA. Students learn in a participatory way where genetic material is located, how it is transmitted and how it gives rise to genetic characteristics observable in any individual in the population by means of models, models and workshops.

Degree in Biology

DNA and its function as hereditary material, chromosomes and Mendel's laws. The main activity consisted of a workshop on the construction of descent from parents following Mendel's three postulates.

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Degree in Biology

Degree in Biology

Through the different experimental activities proposed, students acquire a critical reflection on the influence of our genotype on the quality of our nutrition and the complexity of the scientific study of the genetic inheritance of some traits influenced by the environment and other characteristics, such as taste.

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Degree in Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences

To discover how fundamental neurobiological processes such as learning and memory are carried out in an interactive way and adapted to their educational level, by means of different experiments that follow the rigour of the scientific method.

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Degree in Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences

Dpt. Cell Biology, Functional Biology and Physical Anthropology

To transmit knowledge about the genetic basis of lactose intolerance through the use of educational methodologies that seek to promote the active participation of students.

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Degree in Biology and Biomedical Sciences

Dpt. Genetics

Neurons are in charge of transmitting information throughout the nervous system. The simplest and first to appear in evolution are electric synapses, in which a simple electrical impulse is passed from cell to cell. Later, chemical synapses emerged, in which the electrical signal is transformed into a chemical signal in order to pass from cell to cell via the few neurotransmitters that allow for the transmission of a wide variety of complex signals.

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What is the structure and what are the functions of the different organelles that make up different types of cells giving them the characteristics that distinguish them as animal, plant and prokaryotic cells? How do animal cells differ in their functions and characteristics from our human bodies (muscle cell, neuron and osteocyte)? What are the differences between them and how do they communicate and indicate their functions to allow the organism to function properly?

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The idea behind this project is to bring students closer to the striking field of forensic analysis. It also aims to teach them how the main techniques work, show them that they are capable of producing a report that reflects the knowledge acquired, and help them develop a critical vision of their environment that they did not previously possess.

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Our skin colour depends on our genetic makeup and our environment.
PRIMARY: Acquisition of basic genetic knowledge adapted through games.
SECONDARY: Acquisition of new concepts related to genetics, synthesis and simplification of concepts, and planning and organisation of dynamic activities.

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This project aims to teach basic genetic concepts. 
These concepts include: What is DNA? What are chromosomes? What are genes and heredity? Additionally, in the secondary school group we will dig further into genetics and explore more complex concepts like mitosis and meiosis and have debates about the field of genetic engineering and the production of GMOs in order to promote and incite critical thinking.

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Protein homeostasis (proteostasis) is an essential process for the correct functioning of the cell, and the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) is fundamental for maintaining this condition. However, sometimes proteostasis is disrupted by various factors, both intracellular and extracellular, so that unfolded or misfolded proteins accumulate. This situation causes ER stress, which is detected by the cell, activating the unfolded protein response (UPR) in order to reverse it and either survive or, if the stress is prolonged, lead to apoptosis. Thus, many of the stimuli that trigger ER stress are involved in the pathogenesis of various diseases, and thus ER stress contributes to the initiation and progression of various diseases such as diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease and cancer.

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Degree in Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences

This project is focused on spreading the basic knowledge of genetics to secondary school students, which will later be transmitted in a more simplified and accessible way to primary school students.

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Degree in Biology

NEURODEGENERATIVE DISEASES... WHAT?

This project will share the most basic ideas of neurodegenerative diseases, focusing specifically on Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease. The final project will be completed in an Escape Room related to Alzheimer’s disease.

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Degree in Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences

The Epigenetics of living habits and the influence of living organisms on the DNA through it.

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To transmit to Secondary School students the genetic evolution in colour perception experimented by humans and to describe the genetic deficiencies that affect colour perception, addressing different solutions to revert them.

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The theme of this service-learning is the Cellular Evolution, taking the concept of symbiosis in evolution as a central axis, with the aim of conveying the importance of this evolutionary phenomenon in the Endosymbiosis Theory.

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To raise awareness among new generations of the importance and prevalence of neurodegenerative diseases in our current society.

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Dissemination of fundamental knowledge about the reward system and its involvement in the development of addictions.

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TELL ME A STORY: TUMORET

Basic concepts about the molecular biology of cancer. Creation of an illustrated story about lung cancer for primary school children.

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Degree in Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences

Degree in Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences

Journey through activities and workshops to our nervous system, learning more about how we perceive the world around us through our senses and how we are able to interpret all the information we receive.

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Grau en Degree in Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences

Degree in Biotechnology

The PCR technique and its different applications. Models for its understanding.

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Degree in Biotechnology

Degree in Biotechnology

Vaccines, how they work, when they were discovered and how they have evolved over the centuries. Debate on vaccination.

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Degree in Biotechnology

The objective is to find soil samples with a high diversity of micro-organisms and, from these samples, to find micro-organisms that produce new and effective antibiotics that can be used to combat diseases caused by bacteria resistant to a wide range of antibiotics.

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Degree in Biotechnology

FROM FOOD TO MOVEMENT

Introduce new concepts or clarify preconceived ideas about food metabolism. Nutrients, catabolism and anabolism, enzymes... are dealt with through simple experiences. A gymkhana brings together all the activities proposed for Primary School.

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Degree in Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences

Identification and detection of nutrients present in food using specific reagents.
Use of the BreakOut.

Degree in Biology

To develop a video game focused on the learning of the concept of epigenetics in a playful way for primary school pupils that could be disseminated to other educational levels and to society in general.

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Degree in Biotechnology

Dpt. Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

To explain in a clear, objective and innovative way the basic concepts of food biotechnology and transgenic foods.

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Degree in Biotechnology

Dpt. Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Development of a video game that shows the molecular mechanisms of cancer in a simple way.

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Degree in Biology and Biomedical Sciences

Dpt. Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

This Project Natura has consisted in the construction of a Virtual Educational Escape Room about resistance to antibiotics.

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Degree in Biology

Dpt. Microbiology and Ecology

The main objective is for students to learn about PCR. To this end, we train secondary school students to develop online materials to explain what DNA is, what a virus is, how to finish the sample for the detection of SARS-CoV-2 and, finally, how a PCR works.

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Degree in Biology

Dpt. Genetics

EXPLAINING VACCINES AGAINST COVID-19 AT PRE-UNIVERSITY EDUCATIONAL STAGES

Using theatrical sketches, this project will present the different types of recently developed COVID-19 vaccines. The sketches will demonstrate the historical evolution of vaccines, as well as the importance of vaccination in young people and the global protection that large-scale vaccination offers. The main purpose of this project in primary education is to visually demonstrate the current COVID-19 situation in a way that is easily understood and to clarify the most basic concepts related to microorganisms and pathogenesis.

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THE DEVELOPMENT OF EDIBLE PLANT VACCINES

• Annex I
• Annex II

Degree in Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences

EXTREMOPHILIC ORGANISMS AND THEIR BIOTECHNOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS

• Annex 

Degree in Biotechnology

This project aims to teach the different aspects related to pathogenic viruses in humans, their characteristics and their functions. Furthermore, it will explain the function of the immune system in the fight against infection and the virus-patient-pathology relationship. This is achieved through a methodology that incorporates posters, lectures, interactive activities and models.

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Degree in Biology

This projects entails the discussion of the many uses of yeast in the field of biotechnology, specifically those of the Saccharomyces cerevisiae species. This species has a wide variety of noteworthy characteristics making it the perfect model organism including its widespread use in the food, pharmaceutical and biomedicine industries. This project also aims to teach the basic notions of genetic modification that use these organisms in order to obtain transgenic yeasts.

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Degree in Biotechnology 

This project was designed with the goal of teaching pre-university students what bioremediation is and how biotechnology can serve as a learning and awareness-raising tool that addresses the problems that arise from the pollution of natural spaces.

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Degree in Biotechnology 

This is a project that was designed for students in their 4th year of secondary school to help them understand the cellular alterations that lead cells to become cancerous through a combination of theoretical and dynamic explanations. Additionally, this knowledge will help them understand current cancer treatments, allowing them to develop a more complete and realistic view of the disease. Lastly, the learning process is embodied in a comic aimed at students in third cycle of primary school.

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Degree in Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences

The students take a look at the different branches of biotechnology and enter the world of bioremediation and bioprospecting to find organisms capable of eroding plastics. In addition, they design a card game where we’ll have to make use of these microorganisms to be the firsts in cleaning up the contamination from different ecosystems.

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Cell signalling is a key process for the proper functioning of our organism, and to show it we have learned a bit more about one of the signals that triggers essential metabolic responses after food intake, insulin.

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To unveil some of the secrets found within the human microbiome. The microbial diversity abundant in the different microbiotas of the body will be observed, furthermore, the levels of complexity and interaction that they hold will be studied together with how we can maintain and improve their quality.

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