LiA Week 2 - Sailing from ideas to lessons plans
This week the project shifted from talking to making. After a conversation with the school administration, we decided that the lessons should be delivered in English, which turns the sessions into a chance to kill two birds with one stone: Baltic Sea awareness and English language practice tied to Matura (Polish A-levels) preparation. To make sure this was realistic, I reached out to English teachers at local schools to understand what level, vocabulary, and task types actually work for their students, and their input directly shaped how I built the materials. Most of my week was then spent at my desk designing the first lessons: a Baltic Sea mind-map activity to open the series, and a video-based lesson with pre-, while-, and post-watching tasks, along with teacher keys so the materials stay useful after I leave. It is one thing to know a topic, it is another to shape it into something a classroom can actually use.
I’m a Laidlaw Scholar at Imperial College London, studying Economics, Finance and Data Science, with a focus on applying data and economic tools to solve global environmental challenges.
As Founder of See the Sea, I lead a youth-driven initiative protecting the Baltic Sea through scientific education, community engagement, and policy advocacy: recognized with national awards and backed by successful fundraising campaigns.
I’m currently creating a short film about the Baltic, exploring fifty years of environmental and social change through a blend of storytelling and visual art. The production is planned for Summer 2025.
I’m passionate about sustainable finance, climate data, and storytelling that drives impact. Through the Laidlaw network, I hope to connect with fellow scholars working at the intersection of leadership, science, and global change.
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