Class Zero Emission
08.03.2009
International Polar Foundation
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Class Zero Emission (CZE) is a free interactive pedagogical workshop centre, conceived by the International Polar Foundation, with the support of the governments of Belgium's Flemish and French Communities.
The workshop has four areas covering four different themes:
- climate change
- the Polar Regions
- polar science & exploration
- sustainable development
Each of the four spaces makes use of creative teaching tools (3D puzzles of the Arctic and Antarctic, digital flash animations, photographs, films, scientific experiences, games, etc.) to help young students better understand climate change as a whole. By taking part in experiments and interactive games, students will learn about the fascinating world of polar science and realize the importance of adopting a sustainable way of life.
Targetted public
Class Zero Emission is open to schools throughout Belgium's three regions (Flanders, Wallonia and Brussels), grades 5 to 12 (10 to 18 years old).
The workshop can welcome a maximum of 30 students. A trained staff leads the workshop. For groups large than 30 students, it is also possible to run two workshops simultaneously.
Location / Opening days & hours
The CLass Zero Emission is located nearby the International Polar Foundation headquarters in Brussels. Here is a google map.
- CZE is easily accessible from Brussels Midi / Zuid Train Station. From there you can either walk or take bus 78.
- By foot (15 minutes) from Brussels Midi / Zuid Station
- walk down the west alley of the station (shops like Exki and Esprit are here) and exit onto Rue de France
- Walk south on Rue de France until you reach a crossroad with a traffic light ; cross the street at the traffic light and continue straight onto Rue des Deux Gares (if you see the Philips Tower, you are going in the right direction)
- Walk straight ahead for 5 minutes.
- You will eventually come to a Brico hardware store on your right. Iimmediately after you pass the Brico, turn left into the parking lot and head straight back. Be careful not to confuse the entrance to the IPF offices (the courtyard before the Brico when coming from the station) with the entrance to Class Zero Emission (after the Brico Center).
- By bus (5 minutes) from Brussels Midi / Zuid Station
- Take bus number 78 (direction Humanité / Humaniteit) to a stop called Deux Gares / Tweestations.
- You can find the bus schedule on the STIB website.
