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GLOBE Jordan Hosts Interactive Student Activities and Competitions

Under the umbrella of continuity, innovation, and sustainable development, the GLOBE Program in Jordan organized a collaborative summer initiative involving leading excellence schools. 

The event was hosted from 20 to 22 July 2025 and included participants from: 

• King Abdullah II School for Excellence – Zarqa 
• King Abdullah II School for Excellence – Irbid 
• Shouf International Schools 

Key components of the event included:

• The launch of GLOBE Summer Competitions to deepen engagement with GLOBE protocols
• Development and implementation of GLOBE-themed educational games to foster experiential learning
• Participation of scientists from Zarqa University, offering students real-world scientific insights and mentorship
• Interactive observation-based activities inspired by core GLOBE investigations. 

The activity emphasized peer collaboration, scientific discovery, and innovation in learning design. The outcomes include: 

• Enhanced student enthusiasm for environmental exploration 
• Foundations for an academic-year plan to expand GLOBE activities 
• Strengthened partnership between schools, academia, and the national coordination office 

This initiative reaffirmed Jordan's commitment to advancing the GLOBE Program and aligning with regional and global environmental education goals. 

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Photo of Jordan landscape: Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

News origin: GLOBE Implementation Office

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