Beginner
Air Quality & PM2.5
Understand particulate matter, how AQI is measured, and why Skopje's valley geography traps pollutants during winter inversions.
25 min5 lessons
Launch SimulationEnvironmental Education
Learn by Doing
Our interactive learning modules are inspired by the PhET simulation approach: hands-on, visual, and deeply engaging. Explore environmental topics specific to Skopje and the broader Balkan region.
Learning Modules
Interactive Environmental Simulations
Each module combines guided lessons with interactive simulations, allowing you to manipulate variables and observe outcomes in real time.
Intermediate
Temperature Inversion
Explore why Skopje's valley geography and winter temperature inversions create some of Europe's worst air pollution episodes.
35 min6 lessons
Launch SimulationIntermediate
Urban Heat Island Effect
Simulate how concrete, vegetation, and building density affect temperature distribution across Skopje's municipalities.
35 min4 lessons
Launch SimulationBeginner
Vardar River Ecosystem
Explore the Vardar watershed, water quality parameters, and the impact of urban runoff on aquatic biodiversity.
30 min5 lessons
Launch SimulationBeginner
Waste Management Lifecycle
Follow the journey of household waste through collection, sorting, recycling, and landfill in the Skopje system.
20 min4 lessons
Launch SimulationAdvanced
Renewable Energy Potential
Analyze solar, wind, and hydroelectric potential for the Skopje region using real geographical and meteorological data.
45 min7 lessons
Launch SimulationBeginner
Urban Green Spaces
Learn about the ecological value of Skopje's parks, Vodno forest, and green corridors for biodiversity and citizen well-being.
20 min3 lessons
Launch SimulationTry It Now
Air Quality Simulation Preview
Adjust the variables below to see how traffic, green space, and heating methods affect Skopje's air quality index.
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Estimated AQI72Moderate
This simplified model demonstrates how traffic, green infrastructure, and heating fuel choices interact to influence urban air quality.