Audiovisual
Symphonies of the Serra
Launched in 2021, Symphonies of the Serra is an educational project aimed at primary school students, emphasizing the significance of sound as a fundamental descriptor of the Serra de Tramuntana landscape. This initiative, developed in collaboration with environmental and educational experts, provides schools with tools to help students identify and appreciate the natural and cultural elements that make the Serra a unique and vibrant environment, all through the medium of sound.
Leading Entity
Tramuntana XXI
Year
2024
Key Partnerns
Rampa Estudio, Conselleria de Medi Ambient i Territori.
State of the Project
Ongoing
Keywords
Environmental education, soundscapes, biodiversity
Sustainable Development Goals
The Challenge
The Serra de Tramuntana, with its rich natural and cultural heritage, faces the challenge of ensuring that younger generations understand and value its significance. Traditional educational tools often fall short in fostering a deep connection with the land. There is a pressing need for innovative methods that engage students in a way that resonates with their experiences and senses, particularly through the often-overlooked medium of sound.
The Solution
Symphonies of the Serra addresses this need by offering a robust environmental education program that integrates seamlessly into school curricula. The project includes a unit of eight activities, divided into two modules, an interactive sound map that immerses students in the sounds of the Serra, and a comprehensive teacher’s guide.
These resources are designed to be user-friendly for educators, enabling them to independently facilitate the program in their classrooms. Additionally, six interactive games are available on the Tramuntana XXI website to further engage students and reinforce learning.
Key Initiatives
- Educational Activities: Eight structured activities split into two modules, providing a comprehensive exploration of the natural and cultural sounds of the Serra.
- Interactive Sound Map: An innovative tool that allows students to explore and interact with the diverse sounds of the Serra, enhancing their auditory understanding of the environment.
- Teacher’s Guide: A detailed resource designed to empower educators to independently implement the activities, ensuring that the program is accessible and effective.
- Interactive Games: A suite of six online games available on the Tramuntana XXI website, designed to complement classroom learning and make the educational experience more engaging.
Impact
- Environmental Education: The program enhances students' understanding and appreciation of the Serra de Tramuntana’s natural and cultural heritage through immersive sound-based learning.
- School Participation: The project fosters active engagement from schools, encouraging them to play a direct role in the conservation and appreciation of the Serra’s unique landscape.
- Evaluation and Satisfaction: Each annual campaign includes robust evaluation measures to ensure that the activities meet educational goals and deliver a high level of satisfaction among participants.
Key Partners
- Jaume Reus Viver (Rampa Estudi): External consultant, environmentalist, and music producer, who played a pivotal role in creating the project.
- Tramuntana XXI: The sister organization of FIM, under which the Symphonies of the Serra project is developed and managed.
Future Outlook
Following its successful launch in 2021, Symphonies of the Serra has become an annual fixture in the educational calendar. The project plans to expand its reach by involving more schools and continuously updating the educational materials based on feedback and evaluations, ensuring that the program remains relevant and impactful.
Learn More
Discover more about our educational initiatives and the positive impacts of Symphonies of the Serra by visiting the project page on the Tramuntana XXI website.
