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For Educators

How can MOSA add value to your teaching?

Discover how the Energy Path turns energy, biodiversity, and carbon topics into guided outdoor learning — with trained Ambassadors supporting your class every step of the way.

Built for teachers who want more than a classroom talk

MOSA is designed for school groups from primary and lower-secondary levels. Trained Ambassadors guide your students through hands-on stations — you stay with your class while we lead the scientific activities.

Whether you are planning a first visit or returning with a new group, this page explains how collaboration works, what to expect, and how to get started.

Thematic areas of MOSA

MOSAEnergy Path
Energy & Resources
Hydrogen
Biodiversity
Carbon Applications
Circular Economy
Soil Health

How it works

Three steps from enquiry to workshop day

  1. 1

    Step 1

    Get in touch

    Send us a brief message with your school, class level, preferred dates, and group size. We reply with availability and format options (typically 2–4 hours).

  2. 2

    Step 2

    Plan together

    We align the Energy Path route and station focus to your students' age and curriculum. You receive practical information on arrival, safety, and what students should bring.

  3. 3

    Step 3

    Experience MOSA on site

    Your class moves through the six MOSA stations with Ambassador support — observing, experimenting, and discussing real research topics in a safe outdoor setting.

Why schools join

What teachers and students gain

Hands-on science beyond the classroom

Energy, resources, biodiversity, and carbon applications become tangible through guided experiments — not slides alone.

Age-adapted formats

Colour-coded modules and 2–4 hour workshops are tailored to primary and secondary school groups.

Professional facilitation

Trained MOSA Ambassadors lead stations so you can focus on your class while students engage actively.

A real research environment

Students visit the Research Centre for Hydrogen and Carbon and connect classroom topics to ongoing science.

Good to know

Who MOSA is for

Well suited for

  • Primary and lower-secondary school classes
  • Groups of students with teacher supervision on site
  • Schools looking for structured outdoor STEM / sustainability education
  • Participation is free for schools

Before you book

  • Workshop formats typically run 2–4 hours depending on your group size, age level, and how many stations you cover. We recommend planning at least half a day for the full Energy Path experience.
  • Outdoor activities — weather-appropriate clothing is required
  • Mobile learning materials support programmes in varying conditions
  • Final dates and group sizes are confirmed individually with the MOSA team

FAQ

Questions teachers ask most often

How long does a MOSA visit take?

Workshop formats typically run 2–4 hours depending on your group size, age level, and how many stations you cover. We recommend planning at least half a day for the full Energy Path experience.

Which age groups can participate?

MOSA is designed for primary and lower-secondary students. Activities are colour-coded and adapted by trained Ambassadors to match your class level.

How many students can attend?

Group sizes are coordinated individually when you enquire. Share your expected number of students and accompanying teachers so we can propose a suitable format.

What happens in bad weather?

MOSA uses mobile teaching and learning materials so educational activities can continue under different weather conditions. We discuss practical arrangements when planning your visit.

What is my role as a teacher during the visit?

You remain responsible for your class. MOSA Ambassadors facilitate the station activities, experiments, and group discussions — you support supervision and learning follow-up at school.

Is there a cost for schools?

No — participation is free for schools. Contact us with your school name and preferred dates to plan your visit.

Where does MOSA take place?

At the Research Centre for Hydrogen and Carbon, Montanuniversitaet Leoben — Dorfstrasse 1, Leitendorf, 8700 Leoben. The Energy Path is an outdoor station route on the research centre premises.

Ready to plan a MOSA visit with your class?

Contact the RIC Leoben team with your school name, class level, preferred timeframe, and estimated group size. We will get back to you with next steps.

Contact us about MOSA

ric-leoben@unileoben.ac.at

Typical response within a few working days.