thematic lessons
Easter Island, a lesson for us all
Easter Island is one of the world’s most remote places inhabited by people: 2500 miles from the nearest continent (South America) and 1200 miles from the nearest island (Pitcairn). At the same time it is one of the most enchanting… read more
Water and History
Water for people – through the ages
There is plenty of water on earth, but fresh water is rare. Humans are depending on fresh water, personally, but also especially for the production of food. Most human settlements were traditionally started… read more
Wonderbeans
Starvation in many parts of Africa is often the result of exhaustion of the soil. In Western Europe this problem arose in the 19th century caused by a fast growing population. The use of chemical fertiliser solved the problem. But… read more
The Dead Sea
Jordan seeks co-operation with Israel to save the Dead Sea
Despite regional tension, Jordan is seeking to revive co-operation with Israel on a project to boost the receding water level of the Dead Sea, the lowest point on earth, officials… read more
Desert Fruits (the lesson)
Background:
In Mediterranean countries (like Israël, Spain and others) a lot of vegetables and fruit is grown for markets in Middle and Northern Europe.
In the Mediterranean climate irrigation is indispensible for growing anything. Water is partly taken from subterranean… read more
