STEAM education for plastic-free primary schools
News relating to STEAM, Education for Sustainable Development (ESD), Methodologies, Practices, School Initiatives, etc.
WWF’s new app is designed to be a hub for your positive change, it’s full of practical advice on how you can implement positive changes for the planet into your life, fun and informative challenges that offer lots of opportunities for you to do your bit, and easy to use tracker so you can keep an eye on your impact.
The app is available on android and IOS.
STEAM Education is an approach to learning that uses Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics as access points for guiding student inquiry, dialogue, and critical thinking.
This method results in students who take thoughtful risks, engage in experiential learning, persist in problem-solving, embrace collaboration, and work through the creative process. These are the innovators, educators, leaders, and learners of the 21st century! This comprehensive article will help you understand the keys to a meaningful STEAM effort.
Source: artsintegration.com
Looking for a plastic footprint APP to try out with your students or family?
My Little Plastic Footprint is a gamification APP for individuals: Through a quiz of 100 questions it encourages users to become more conscious of their own actions and start a “plastic diet” by choosing sustainable alternatives.
Available in English language for iOS and Android devices.
https://mylittleplasticfootprint.org/
Discover more plastic footprints in the PLASTEAM’s Booklet of Good Practices.