UNGARETTI-FUCINI SCHOOL - ITALY

             Introduction to the Collaborative Story: 

                      'The secret of the old oak tree'

Welcome to this special story! 

This is not a regular book, but a collective adventure written by many hands. Different groups of students will pass the torch, chapter after chapter, to solve a great mystery and share an important message about the future of our planet.

Our adventure begins right here, in a place we all know very well...our scjoolyeard.

It is right there, among the A group of students make an extraordinary discovery. 

Hidden in the ground beneath the roots of a large, ancient oak tree is an old metal box.

Inside, there are no gold coins, but something much more precious: a map of their town.

This is no ordinary map. It shows big red arrows pointing to different local places. What secrets do they hide? Why did someone draw them?

One of the red arrows points directly to the schoolyard—where the students are standing right now. It is the sign that the adventure must begin, and that the future of the planet is in their hands.

The first group of writers takes us straight into the heart of this discovery.

                CHAPTER 1

               THE ENVIRONMENT

It was a hot afternoon in May. 

Marco, Leo, and Sofia were under the big oak tree in the school garden. The weather was very strange. It was 32°C, too hot for May! The grass was yellow and dry because it didn't rain for months.

"I am so thirsty," Leo said. He ran to the school fountain, but there was no water. "Look! The fountain is dry. This is global warming."

Sofia looked at her smartphone. "Yes, the planet is changing. The temperature is rising, and the rivers are disappearing."

Marco looked around the garden. There were plastic bottles and bags on the ground. "And people don't care," he said angrily. "Look at this pollution! Plastic kills animals. We need to save our environment.""You are right," Sofia said. "But we can help! Let's clean up this garden."

The three friends immediately started to collect the plastic bottles. Marco put them in the recycling bin. "From tomorrow, no more single-use plastic," Leo promised. "I want to use a metal water bottle." Sofia smiled: "And we can ask our teachers to plant more trees at school. Trees produce oxygen and fight global warming."

While Leo was collecting the last plastic bottle near the roots of the oak tree, he saw something metallic in the ground. It was an old box. He opened it. Inside, there

was a map of their town with several red crosses and a message:

"The world is in danger, but the future is in your hands. Find the clues to save tomorrow."

A  cross was right there, on the school garden. 

But another cross was near the town river...

The SECRET OF THE OLD OAK TREE

                                     CHAPTER 2: THE RIVER

After Marco, Leo and Sofia cleaned the garden, they went to the town river. What they saw there would shock them. The river was filled with rubbish and was super dirty. This was not the town river they remembered!

“Wow, i didn’t expect the river for to be this dirty.” Marco said. “How dare them! This river wasn’t for just us, this river holded an important place for many animals!”Leo continiued with. 

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“I agree with you Leo. Sadly, people are not well educated about topics like these. We should report these people that throw rubbish to the river to local authorities.” Sofia said.

“So, what are we waiting for? Let’s clean this river up!” Marco said. “It won’t be easy as cleaning the school garden. We need some sort of web to clean this mess. Also, is it me or is the river a bit dry?” Sofia said. They all looked at the river. They realized, Sofia wasn’t lying! The river was infact a bit dry.

“Our town depends on this river. No wonder why water shortages are increasing day by day!” Leo said. “We need to do something about this. Without this river, our town and many animals are going to be in danger.” Leo continiued with. 

They talked a bit and decided to bring stuff from their houses that could help clean this river. Marco brought a stick, Leo brought a web and Sofia brought a glue. Using the glue, they combined the stick and the web which resulted to the creation of a tool they could use to clean this dirty river.

“Perfect, now let’s start cleaning!” Marco said. They were able to clean the river mostly with all that left being some rubbish that were really hard to collect. They would come back to this later. But for now, they needed to deal with water shortages.

They ran a campaign on how water shortages could be prevented and got massive support with the result of water shortages decreasing. They would later contact the authorities to help them clean the remaining rubbish. However, it wasn’t enough. They needed something more effective, more helpful. 

Then, an idea came to them.

They couldn’t report every single people to the authorities and the river kept getting dirty. What could they do? 

Technology could  help them,Sofia suggested starting a campaign to protect the rivers.

They also made a few signs with slogans and QR codes on them. When people scanned the QR codes , they would see photos of polluted rivers, animal that had lost theit homes, and ways to conserve water.

This campaign spread very quickly, and many people joined it. 

 Seeing this , the authorities also placed recycling bins along the riversbanks, and thus  the water shortage gradually began to decrease.

But their adventures  weren't over yet. 

They remembered the old metal  and the map, and Marco took the map out of his backpack. "We found the first clue in the schoolyard , the second in the river, and look, this red cross points to  the old town forest," he said .

Sofia looked at the map carefully."That forest is famous for  its very old trees , but  lately they 've been cutting them down to build houses," she said sadly. Leo's eyes lit up with excitement. 

"Then our next mission is to find out what the next clue.

" The three brave friends immediately put on their backpacks and started walking towards the dark green forest.

The third group of writers takes us to:

                                        CHAPTER 3: THE DIGITAL TRAP

                              CHAPTER 3: THE FOREST

The three friends walked through the old town forest. The trees were tall and beautiful, but something felt strange.

 The forest was too quiet. There were no children playing, no birds singing loudly, and no laughter.

“Why is it so silent here?” Leo asked.

Marco pointed to a small picnic area near the trees. Several teenagers were sitting there, but nobody was talking to each other. Every person was looking down at a phone or tablet.

“They are together… but not really together,” Sofia said sadly.

As the friends continued walking, they noticed something even worse. Some young people had left plastic bottles, snack bags, and broken headphones on the ground. Nobody seemed to care about the forest around them.

Suddenly, Sofia’s phone started vibrating. A strange message appeared on the screen:

“Too much connection can create disconnection. Find balance before nature loses its voice forever.”

“That must be the clue we are looking for!” Marco said excitedly.

Near an old tree stump, they found another small metal box. Inside, there was a glowing symbol shaped like a smartphone with chains around it.

“Digital addiction,” Leo whispered. “People spend so much time online that they forget the real world.”

Sofia nodded. “Technology is useful, but many people are addicted to screens. They stop spending time outside, they don’t communicate with family and friends, and they ignore nature.”

Just then, they heard a weak sound above them. A small bird was trapped in plastic near a branch. While the teenagers nearby continued scrolling on their phones, the three friends quickly helped the bird and cleaned the area.

“We need to help people understand that real life is important too,” Marco said.

The friends decided to organize a “Digital Balance Day” in their town. They created posters with messages like:

“Look up, not only down at your screen!”

“Nature needs your attention too!”

“Use technology wisely — don’t let it control you!”

They invited students and families to spend one day without phones in the forest. People planted trees, played games, talked face to face, and cleaned the environment together.

At sunset, the forest felt alive again. Children laughed, birds sang, and families enjoyed the fresh air.

“This is the real connection,” Sofia smiled.

Before leaving, Leo looked again at the mysterious map.

“The fourth red cross is near the old factory outside town,” he said quietly.

Marco closed the map carefully. “Then our next mission begins tomorrow.”

The three friends walked home together, ready for another adventure to protect their planet and their future.

      Barcsi Arany János Általános Iskola - HUNGARY

CHAPTER 4

The next morning, Marco, Leo, and Sofia went back to the old town forest. 

The air was cooler there, and the sound of birds filled the trees. But as they walked deeper into the forest, they heard a loud noise.        “BZZZZZ!”

A machine was cutting down trees.

“Oh no!” Sofia cried, “They are cutting the oldest trees!”

The three friends ran toward the noise. They saw several workers cutting trees while big trucks waited nearby.

Marco looked at the map again. “A  red cross is near the oldest oak tree in the forest,” he said.

They quickly followed the path until they found a huge ancient tree standing alone in the middle of the forest. Its trunk was enormous, and strange symbols were carved into the bark.

Leo touched one of the symbols. Suddenly, a small wooden door opened at the bottom of the tree!

Inside, there was another message:

“When forests disappear, animals lose their homes, the air becomes dirty, and the Earth becomes hotter. Protect the trees, and you protect life.”

Next to the message, they found a small glass jar filled with acorns.

“What are these for?” Leo asked.

Sofia smiled. “They are seeds! We can plant new trees!”

At that moment, they heard a weak sound above them.

    “Help… help…”

A little owl was trapped in branches near a cut tree. Marco carefully climbed up and rescued it.

“The animals are suffering because of deforestation,” he said sadly.

The children knew they had to act fast. 

They took photos of the destroyed parts of the forest and posted them online with the hashtag #SaveOurForest. 

Soon, many people from the town saw the pictures and became worried.

Teachers, students, and families came to help. 

Together, they organized a “Tree Day.” 

Everyone planted young trees using the acorns from the jar.

Even the mayor visited the forest.

“You children reminded us how important nature is,” the mayor said. “From today, this part of the forest will become a protected area.”

The owl flew happily above their heads as the friends smiled proudly.

But then Leo unfolded the map once again.

“Look!” he said excitedly. “The fourth red cross is near the old factory outside town.”

Marco took a deep breath. “Then our adventure is not over yet.”

The three friends packed their bags and started walking toward the factory, ready to discover the next clue.

As they entered the factory yard, they noticed piles of rubbish everywhere: old plastic containers, rusty metal, and black water flowing into a nearby stream.

The sun was setting when Marco, Leo, and Sofia arrived at the old factory outside town. 

Long ago, the factory produced clothes and gave jobs to many families. But now it looked abandoned. 

The windows were broken, dark smoke stains covered the walls, and strange noises came from inside.

“This place feels scary,” Leo whispered.

Marco looked at the map. 

“The red cross is definitely here.”

“That water goes directly into the river!” Sofia said angrily. “This pollution is poisoning nature.” 

Suddenly, they heard coughing.

Behind the factory, they found an old man sitting on a bench. He introduced himself as Mr. Novak, the former factory manager.

“This factory closed years ago,” he explained sadly. 

“But some people secretly dump dangerous waste here during the night because nobody watches this place anymore.”

“That’s terrible!” Marco said. “The chemicals are polluting the water and soil.”

Mr Novak nodded. 

“Nature is suffering, and people don’t realize"

The friends searched the factory carefully. In an old office, Leo discovered a locked drawer. Inside it was another clue and a strange silver key. 

The message said:  

“The Earth cannot survive without clean energy and responsible people. 

Pollution destroys slowly, but solutions begin with small actions.”

Sofia held up the silver key. “This must open something important later.”

Outside, the friends had an idea. Instead of leaving the factory abandoned, why not transform it into something useful?

They created posters and videos about recycling, renewable energy, and pollution. 

Soon, many students and local volunteers joined them. Scientists from the town visited the factory and helped remove the dangerous waste safely.

Months later, the mayor announced exciting news:

“The old factory will become a Green Innovation Center where people can learn about solar energy, recycling, and protecting the environment!”

Solar panels were placed on the roof, trees were planted around the building, and the polluted stream slowly became cleaner again. 

“That’s amazing,” Leo said proudly

But before they could celebrate for too long, Sofia opened the map once more.

“The red cross…”, she said quietly, “It points to the hill above the town.”

Marco looked at the silver key in his hand.

“I think the next clue will explain everything.”

The three friends looked toward the distant hill, where the wind moved softly through the grass. 

Their final adventure was waiting for them.

Şehit Fatih Alpaslan Secondary School / Türkiye

                  CHAPTER 5: THE HILL OF THE FUTURE

  Early the next morning, Marco, Leo, and Sofia climbed the hill above the town. The sky was gray, and strong winds moved through the tall grass. From the top of the hill, they could see everything: the river, the forest, the factory, and their school far away in the distance.

“This hill overlooks the whole town,” Sofia said quietly. “Maybe that’s why the last clue is here.”

Marco held the silver key tightly in his hand. “We’ve solved four clues already. This must be the hidden secret.”

As they walked across the hill, Leo suddenly noticed something strange hidden behind a group of rocks.

“Look over there!” he shouted.

Covered by plants and moss was a small stone door built into the ground. In the center of the door was a silver lock.

“The key!” 

Sofia exclaimed.

Marco carefully inserted the silver key into the lock.

   ...Click...

The stone door slowly opened.

Inside, the children discovered a hidden underground room filled with old books, maps, and machines powered by solar panels. In the middle of the room stood a large glass globe of the Earth. 

Lights inside the globe flashed red in some places and green in others.

“What is this place?” Leo whispered.

On the wall, they found a new message:

    “The future of the Earth depends on the choices people make         today. Protect nature, save energy, help others, and teach the       next generation. Small actions can change the world.”

 Below the message was a glowing button labeled:

SHAPE TOMORROW

Sofia looked nervous. “What happens if we press it?”

“There’s only one way to find out,” Marco said.

Together, the three friends pressed the button.

Suddenly, the globe lit up brightly. Pictures appeared on the walls around them. They saw two possible futures.

In the first future, rivers were dry, forests were gone, factories filled the air with smoke, and cities were covered in pollution. Animals disappeared, and people wore masks because the air was unsafe.

“That’s terrible…” Leo said sadly.

Then the images changed.

In the second future, the rivers were clean, forests were full of life, solar panels covered rooftops, and children played in green parks. People recycled, saved water, and used clean energy.

“This is the future we must choose,” Sofia said with hope.

At that moment, the globe projected a new sentence across the room:

“The protectors of tomorrow are not superheroes. They are ordinary people who care.”

The children smiled proudly. They finally understood the meaning of the map and its clues. 

Every place they visited had taught them an important lesson about protecting the planet.

When they left the underground room, the sun broke through the clouds and shined over the town

“What should we do now?” Leo asked.

Marco smiled.

“Now we inspire others!”

From that day on, Marco, Leo, and Sofia started an environmental club at school. More students joined every week. Together, they planted trees, organized recycling projects, cleaned rivers, and taught people how to protect nature.

Their adventure was complete.

But their journey to protect the planet was only beginning.

Pursaklar Anatolian Imam Hatip High School

CHAPTER 6

It is Time to Raise Awareness

Marco, Leo, and Sofia knew they couldn't save the planet alone. So they decided to create a social awareness project, starting right at their school. 

Together, the three heroes founded a school club and began recruiting members. 

Working day and night, they spoke with everyone they met, organized workshops, and used technology for their great job.

To maximize their impact, they shared the responsibilities:

Marco took charge of social media and digital outreach.

Leo was responsible for managing school events.

Sofia took organized and coordinated those events.

It was time to act. 

They organized a tree-planting event and teachers, students, and local community members showed great interest. Everyone spent the day planting trees and enjoying the shared mission. 

Environmental brochures and posters were everywhere—il was Leo's hard work. 

By evening, the school grounds were cleaned and transformed, and the garden was transformed with new

life, plants, and trees. It was worth seeing. 

Meanwhile, Marco shared that on social media, inspiring a global audience to become more conscious of the environment.

Their efforts caught the eye of the public, and soon, media visited the school to show their work on both national and international news. The club launched campaigns, speaking passionately in multiple languages about the urgency of global environmental issues.

They got support and praise from all over the world, inspiring similar initiatives in many other countries. Overwhelmed with joy, Sofia couldn't help but shout, 

"We finally did it! But we have to keep going."

    Colegiul Economic Călărasi, Romania

                               Chapter 7

                    The Truth Detectives

            A few days after their environmental campaign, life in the town seemed peaceful again. The school garden was growing, the river was cleaner, and more people were helping to protect nature.

            One afternoon, Marco, Leo, and Sofia were sitting in the school library, talking about their recent success.

                Suddenly, Marco's phone buzzed.

                "Look at this!" he exclaimed.

         A shocking news story was spreading quickly online. According to the headline, a dangerous chemical leak from the old factory was poisoning the town's water supply.

                Leo's eyes widened.

                "That can't be true," he said.

                But hundreds of people had already shared the post.

                Sofia looked worried.

                "What if it's fake?" she asked.

                The three friends exchanged nervous glances.

                Another mystery was waiting to be solved.

The next day, the three friends met again after school.

Instead of sharing the post, they decided to investigate it.

Marco searched trusted news websites, Leo checked the town's official webpage, and Sofia compared reports from local newspapers.

After a few minutes, they noticed something suspicious. The story did not appear on any reliable website.

Sofia looked carefully at the website.

"There is no author, no official source, and many spelling mistakes," she said.

Leo nodded.

"The story isn't true. It's fake news."

Marco smiled.

"Good thing we checked before sharing it."

The three friends realised how easily false information could spread online. In just a few hours, hundreds of people had believed the story without checking the facts.

"That's why we should always think before we click or share," Sofia said.

"And always look for reliable sources," Leo added.

Marco closed the laptop.

"Being a digital hero isn't only about protecting nature," he said. "It's also about protecting the truth."

Just then, Marco's phone buzzed again.

Marco looked at the new message.

"Congratulations, Truth Detectives."

The three friends stared at the screen in surprise.

Below the message was a strange symbol they had never seen before and a short sentence:

"The next clue is waiting where knowledge begins."

Leo frowned.

"What does that mean?"

Sofia smiled.

"I guess we'll have to find out."

The friends packed their notebooks and left the library, ready for a new adventure.

But this mystery was far from over...

Fatih Secondary school, Türkiye

Chapter 8

The Secret of the Old Library

The next day, Marco, Leo, and Sofia could not stop thinking about the mysterious message:

"The next clue is waiting where knowledge begins."

During lunch break, they discussed its meaning.

"It must be the library," Sofia said confidently.

After school, the three friends hurried to the old town library. The building was quiet, filled with tall shelves and dusty books.

They searched different sections for nearly an hour. Marco checked the history books, Leo looked through maps, and Sofia examined old newspapers.

Just as they were about to give up, Sofia noticed a strange symbol carved into the side of a bookshelf.

"Look!" she whispered.

It was exactly the same symbol that had appeared in the mysterious message.

Leo touched the carving, and suddenly they heard a soft click.

The bookshelf moved slightly.

Behind it was a small hidden space containing an old wooden box.

Inside the box, they found a rolled-up map of the town.

Several places were marked with red circles.

At the bottom of the map, a handwritten note read:

"Follow the path. The truth is hidden in pieces."

The friends looked at each other excitedly.

"This must be our next mission," Marco said.

They carefully studied the map and noticed that one of the marked locations was the old clock tower in the town square.

The next afternoon, they went there to investigate. 

After searching around the tower, Leo spotted a small metal plate hidden between two stones.

It carried the same mysterious symbol.

Attached to it was another note:

"Look where stories sleep."

The three friends stared at the note they had found beneath the old clock tower.

"Look where stories sleep..." Sofia read the note again.

"What does that mean?" Leo asked.

Sofia thought for a moment. "Stories sleep in books. Maybe it points to a place full of books." "Maybe it means an old book or some hidden documents."

"The library?" Marco suggested.

"We've already been there," Sofia replied. "Maybe somewhere else.

27th Primary School of Ioannina - Greece

Chapter 9 – The Old Bookstore

As they walked through the town square, Marco suddenly snapped his fingers.

"My grandfather once told me about an old bookstore near the railway station.  "It has been closed for years. My grandfather told me that the owner collected rare books."

Leo's eyes widened. "An old bookstore! Let's go!"

The three friends exchanged excited glances. They had already solved so many mysteries. Each clue was leading them deeper into something bigger than they ever imagined.

The three friends hurried across town. Soon they arrived at a narrow street lined with old buildings. At the very end stood a small shop.

The friends quickly made their way to the small building. The sign above the door was wooden and faded. The windows were covered with dust. Dense ivy leaves climbed along the walls. The building looked like no one had entered for a very long time. Leo pushed the heavy wooden door. It creaked loudly. To their surprise, it opened…

Inside, the air smelled of paper and time…

Wooden rows of bookshelves stretched from floor to ceiling filling the room, and books were stacked everywhere. A ray of sunlight entered through a broken window, lighting up particles of dust.

"Wow," Sofia said quietly. "It's like stepping into the past."

They explored the shop carefully. In the back corner, they found a large wooden trunk. It was locked. Marco examined it. "There is a code lock," he said. "We need the right numbers."

Sofia thought for a moment. "We have solved every puzzle so far by paying attention to details. Maybe the code is hidden in the library bookshelf symbol, or in the map."

They looked again at the map they had found in the library. On the edge of the paper, there were tiny numbers printed in a strange pattern. Leo tried those numbers on the lock: 2 – 4 – 7 – 1. The lock clicked open.

Inside the trunk, they discovered old letters, photographs, and a thick notebook. The notebook had a leather cover with the same mysterious symbol. Excited, they opened it.

The first page was written in beautiful handwriting:

"To those who follow our path,

If you have found this message, you are continuing a mission that began many years ago.

We were the first Protectors of Tomorrow.

We discovered that knowledge, truth, and care for the Earth must be passed from generation to generation.

The clues you have found are only part of a much larger story."

 The friends read the pages carefully. The journal told the story of people who had tried to save the environment many years before them. They had hidden clues for future generations. At the end of the journal, there was a drawing of some keys. Each key was connected to one of the places the friends had already visited.

Below the keys, a final sentence was written:

"When all keys are united, the final secret will be revealed."

Marco closed the notebook slowly. "So, every place we visited gave us something important," he said. "The acorns, the silver key, the notes, the symbols... now we know why."

Sofia smiled. "We are not just solving mysteries. We are continuing the mission of the first protectors."

Leo looked at the map again. "But we still don't have all the keys. What is the next key?"

Suddenly, they heard footsteps outside the shop. Someone was coming.

The three friends quickly hid the notebook and letters inside the trunk and closed it.

The door opened.

An old man entered. He looked around the shop carefully.

The friends watched from behind a bookshelf.

The man went straight to the trunk, checked the lock, and frowned. He whispered something they could not hear and left the building in a hurry.

Sofia looked serious. "Guys, we have to be more careful. Someone else is trying to stop us."

The friends exchanged determined looks. They knew their adventure was becoming more dangerous, but they also knew they had to continue.

"Tomorrow we follow the new leads," Marco said. "The last red circle leads outside town…"

The friends left the old bookstore quietly, their hearts full of excitement and mystery. The night was dark, but a bright mission was waiting for them.

What would they find next?  

Chapter 10 – The Key to the Future

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The next morning, Marco, Leo, and Sofia met to discuss the final clue. Their Italian teacher overheard them and offered to help. During the journey, they discovered that when he was young, he had been one of the Protectors of Tomorrow, but his team had never completed the mission.

At the forest, they found the great oak tree, marked for destruction. Inside a cut in the trunk was a note: “OAK – LIFE – HOUSE.” The teacher realized it referred to his grandparents’ old house. Searching nearby ruins, Leo found a map leading back to the school and a message: “Where the keys unite and the great forces protect us.”

Back at school, they opened the principal’s multi-key safe. Inside were documents exposing companies responsible for major environmental damage. The children immediately sent the evidence to UNEP, hoping to stop the destruction and protect natural resources.

Before leaving, Marco noticed one final mark on the map. It led them to an abandoned observatory on a rocky ridge. Inside, they found a glowing crystal and met Alexander, the last surviving member of the first Protectors of Tomorrow.Alexander explained that the clues had been created to guide future generations. The true treasure was not the crystal, but what it represented: knowledge, responsibility, and action. As sunlight struck the crystal, a message appeared:

“The future is not written by one person. It is built by everyone who chooses to care.”

The children finally understood that every step of their journey—the river they cleaned, the trees they planted, and the documents they sent—had been part of the same mission.

As the sun set over the valley, they looked at the world they had helped protect. Leo asked, “Is it over?”

Sofia smiled. “No. It’s just beginning.”

Together, they walked home, ready to inspire others and continue building a better future.

Namık Kemal Secondary School, Mersin

Chapter 11: A New Beginning – Smart Grids and Beyond

The crimson glow of the sunset over the valley slowly gave way to a starry, crystal-clear night sky. Early the next morning, Marco, Leo, and Sofia gathered once again under the big oak tree in the schoolyard. Alexander’s profound words and the brilliant sparkle of the crystal were still fresh in their minds. However, they knew that truly protecting the town and shaping the future required more than just cleaning rivers and planting trees. To resolve the deeper water and energy challenges for good, the town needed a modern, sustainable, and eco-friendly technological infrastructure.

"Guys, the Green Innovation Center is running beautifully, but we need to make our town’s energy completely clean and resilient," Sofia said with determination. "Just putting up solar panels isn't enough; we need an intelligent system to manage it all."

Right at that moment, their Italian teacher walked up to them. "You are absolutely right, Sofia," he smiled, his eyes reflecting a newfound pride. "When we were the first protectors, this was exactly the kind of dream we left unfinished. Now, you are the ones to take the leap. By integrating smart grids, we can connect solar power, wind energy, and distributed energy resources. We can even look into green hydrogen to store clean energy and  

ensure our town never faces water or power shortages again." 

Leo’s eyes lit up with excitement. "So, we can use our school club, gather the community, and use technology for the ultimate benefit of the world!"

Rabia Çakır-Cezeri Science and Art Center-Batman,Türkiye

Chapter 12-The Day the Screens Went Silent

The smart grid project had transformed the city.Streets were brighter,energy was used wisely and parks were greener than ever.People were proud of how technology had helped create a better future.However, Maya began to notice a different problem.Everywhere she looked,people were staring at their screens.Students spent their breaks scrolling through social media instead of talking to their friends.In the parks,children sat on benchesnplaying online games instead of enjoying the fresh air.Even during family dinners,many people were busy checking their phones.

One day at school,Maya asked her classmates a simple question: ''When was the last time we spent a whole day without constantly looking at a screen?'' The classroom became silent.Most students could not remember.

Maya and her friends decided something had to change.They created a campaign called 'Beyond the Screen' Their goal was not stop using technology but to encourage people to use it in a healthier  and more balanced way.

The students organized outdoor activities,sports tournaments,and community events.They also started a challenge where students would spent at least one hour each day doing something without a screen, such as reading, drawing, exercising, or spending time with family and friends.

At first, many students thought the challenge would be difficult. But after a few weeks, they began to enjoy it. They discovered new hobbies, made stronger friendships, and felt happier and more energetic. Teachers noticed that students were participating more actively in class, and parents were pleased to see their children spending more time with the family.

The campaign quickly spread throughout the city. Soon, schools, community centers, and local organizations joined the project. Technology was still an important part of daily life, but people learned that it should support their lives rather than control them.

Standing in the city park one afternoon, Maya smiled as she watched children playing together, families talking, and friends laughing. The smart city had solved many environmental challenges, and now it had overcome another important problem.

The future was not only about smarter technology—it was also about healthier, happier, and more connected people.

Chapter 13

Georgia, Tbilisi-  School Saduni- 6 graders- Sopiko Sichinava

The AI That Knew Everything

In the year 2035, twelve-year-old Mia loved using AI. Whenever she had a question, she asked her AI assistant, SmartBot.

One day, Mia had to prepare a science project about climate change. She asked SmartBot for information. The AI quickly answered, "Climate change has already been solved. There is no need to worry anymore."

Mia was happy and used the information in her presentation. Her classmates believed her, too.

A week later, the school invited a scientist to speak about the environment. The scientist explained that climate change was still a serious problem and that everyone needed to help reduce pollution. 

Mia was shocked. "But SmartBot told me it was solved!" she said.

The scientist smiled kindly. "AI can be very useful, but it can also make mistakes or give false information. We should always check important facts using trusted sources."

Mia realized she had trusted the AI without thinking. After that, she compared information from books, websites, and experts before believing everything the AI 

said.

Soon, Mia taught her classmates a new rule:

Soon, Mia taught her classmates a new rule:

"Use AI as a helper, not as your brain."

The students created posters about responsible technology use. They learned that AI could help people solve problems such as climate change, pollution, and water shortages—but only when humans used it wisely.

From that day on, everyone at school became smarter digital citizens, and SmartBot became a tool for learning instead of a machine that people blindly trusted.

Moral: Technology is powerful, but we should always think critically and check information before believing it.

"Chapter 14: The Planet of Tomorrow"

    The years passed quickly, and the small town became a shining example of what people could achieve when they worked together with nature. Clean rivers flowed through the valley, forests grew stronger each year, and every home was powered by renewable energy. 

    One evening, while studying environmental data at the Green Innovation Center, Sofia noticed something unusual.

"Look at this," she said. "Our town is producing more clean energy than it needs."

"Then let's share it!" Leo exclaimed.

The idea inspired everyone. Soon, students, scientists, engineers, and community leaders worked together to create a global network called Earth Connect. Using advanced technology, artificial intelligence, and renewable energy systems, communities around the world could share knowledge, resources, and clean energy solutions.

Years passed, and the project grew far beyond anyone's expectations.

Cities became greener. Oceans became cleaner. Forests expanded. Smart farms produced healthy food while using less water. Tiny environmental sensors helped protect wildlife and monitor ecosystems. Even deserts

began to bloom with solar-powered irrigation systems.

One day, Marco, Leo, and Sofia stood on a hill overlooking their town. Children were planting trees, autonomous electric buses moved quietly through the streets, and drones helped farmers care for crops without harming nature.Suddenly, a message appeared on the large screen at the Green Innovation Center: 

"Congratulations! Earth Connect has helped one billion people access clean energy and safe water."

The friends smiled.

"We started with one river," Marco said.

"And one crystal," Leo added.

"But the real magic was people working together," Sofia replied.

As the sun rose over the horizon, the planet looked brighter than ever before. The future was not built by technology alone. It was built by kindness, cooperation, innovation, and respect for nature.

And this was only the beginning.

The End... 

or perhaps the beginning of a new adventure.