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Let’s build our Solar System vocabulary! This poster illustrates key scientific words and their meanings to help us understand and talk about Earth, the Sun, the Moon and the planets.

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Updated on October 5, 2026

Solar System Explorers

by ΝΕΡΑΝΤΖΗ ΜΥΡΤΩ

Here are some words and expressions that will help you explore the Solar System, Earth's position, the atmosphere and Earth's movements!

What can you find?

I can see…
I notice…
The planets…
Earth is…
The Sun is…
One interesting thing is…

Position: near · far · between · around · inside · outside · centre · left · right

Movement: move · travel · orbit · rotate · turn · pass · go around

Size: big · small · larger · smaller · largest · smallest · similar

How are the planets different?

__ is larger/smaller than…
__ is the same size as ...
___ is closer to the Sun than…
___ is farther from…
Two planets that are similar are…
One important difference is…

What do you notice about planetary orbits?

I notice that the planets…
Their paths around the Sun…
The orbit of Earth…
The planets closer to the Sun…
The planets farther from the Sun…
A pattern I can see is…

Now, do the crossword to check how much you know!

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Updated on September 29, 2026

Our European Living Environment Map

by ΝΕΡΑΝΤΖΗ ΜΥΡΤΩ

Follow the link to see the map!

https://padlet.com/myrtoner/our-european-living-environment-map-s0240w2ucknl6sqiwtvd

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Updated on September 21, 2026

Something interesting about Thessaloniki: The Vardaris wind

by ΝΕΡΑΝΤΖΗ ΜΥΡΤΩ

Did you know that Thessaloniki has its own famous local wind? It is called Vardaris (Βαρδάρης).

Vardaris is a cold and strong wind that usually blows from the north or north-west. It moves through the Vardar–Axios River valley before reaching Thessaloniki and the Thermaic Gulf. The mountains and the shape of the valley help guide the cold wind towards the city.

Vardaris is especially common during the cold months. When it blows, the temperature can feel much lower because the strong wind makes us lose heat from our bodies more quickly. Sometimes it can be very strong and create difficult weather conditions in the city and the surrounding areas.

The Vardaris is an important part of life in Thessaloniki. People who live in the city know that when the Vardaris starts blowing, cold, windy weather is on its way! It is one of the special features of our local environment.

Did you know?

The name Vardaris comes from the Vardar River, which is called Axios in Greece. The river flows through the Balkans before reaching the Thermaic Gulf.

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Updated on October 7, 2026

Let’s introduce ourselves to our European partners!

by ΝΕΡΑΝΤΖΗ ΜΥΡΤΩ

It’s time to introduce ourselves to our European partners!

Before we share our profiles, think about who you are, where you live, what is your favourite element of nature and what makes your local environment special.

Use these sentences to help you!

My favourite element of nature My favourite element of nature is __________. I like it because __________. You can see __________ there.	What can you choose? sea · beach · river · lake · mountain · hill · forest · park · garden · field · meadow · waterfall · island · coastline · trees · flowers · animals · birds Why do you like it? beautiful · peaceful · quiet · relaxing · interesting · exciting · colourful · amazing · special · green · natural · fun
Something interesting One interesting fact about my local environment is __________. In my area, there is/are __________. You can see/hear __________ in my area.	What can you choose? a place, a natural element, history and culture, weather and climate, sounds, something unique!
My question	What is your local environment like? What is special about your area? Do you have __________ in your area? What is your favourite place in nature?