
Physical properties of snow
Snow is a form of frozen water. It consists of many small ice crystals that form into snowflakes.
Pupils learn about topics relating to snow, ice and avalanches and gather knowledge. Here educators can find suggestions for topics, free multimedia teaching materials, worksheets, methods and project ideas that are ideal for integrating into school lessons. The content is prepared in such a way that it arouses the interest of all children and young people and has the potential for intergenerational learning.

Snow is a form of frozen water. It consists of many small ice crystals that form into snowflakes.

Pupils who live in the Alpine region should have the opportunity to complete avalanche courses or winter sports safety days.

Humans have been exposed to the danger of avalanches ever since the Alpine habitat was colonized. Avalanches are gravity-driven mass movements that pose a potential danger as a result of meteorological conditions.
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First aid for injured persons is based on the priority principle. One of the most important measures, and one that everyone should and can take, is to call for professional help – in other words, to make an emergency call.

An avalanche bulletin is a publication by the avalanche warning services that contains detailed information on the current state of the snow cover snowpack, its development for the next day and the resulting avalanche danger.

In order to be safe in the mountains, a sound knowledge of the weather and the most common terms in the weather forecast are essential.