摘要：During the 2010 - 2012, Serbian schools participated in the “Greenwave” project funded by the European Commission under the 7th Framework Programme for research and technological development. Looking at the arrival of spring, “Greenwave” promoted an inquiry-based approach through different European school systems. More than 2000 Serbian Primary School and the Low Secondary School students, and about 100 teachers of different skills participated in field observations and followed arrival and progress of the spring. Students were trained in construction and implementation of improvised models of rain gauges and anemometers, and taught how to write down the air temperature. They also followed appearance of four species, very early signs of spring: the swallow (Hirundo rustica), the common European frog (Rana temporaria), horse chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum), and ash tree (Fraxinus excelsior). Data about species was submitted in two ways: as an Official Record or as Observation. Pupils also tried themselves in using digital camera and cell phone and in processing images. All data and sightings were uploaded on interactive parts of the official web site. „Greenwave” inspired teachers to practicing inquiry method, trying the innovative approaches and implementing a multi-disciplinary way of teaching. Working on this project, Serbian scholars applied process of measuring, monitoring and observation and intensively used the external environment of the school. Also, such kind of work provided the possibility of inclusion of students of different ages, abilities and skills, and of different levels of knowledge, as well.
