Environmental projects in primary school for disaster risk preparedness

Abstract

The article aims to propose an educational group project, 'Prevenir@Desastres,' to strengthen environmental education regarding disaster risks among fifth-grade students in the coastal community of Cojímar, Havana, Cuba. The research went through the phases of diagnosis, proposal design, practical application, and evaluation. After implementation, a positive evolution was observed: increased knowledge of key concepts, the particularities of climate change in Cojímar, and 'Tarea Vida' actions applicable to their context; development of practical recycling skills; attitudinal change and greater participation in cultural activities; and strengthening of the school-family-community bond within the framework of Life Task.