This is a practical course designed to promote creativity, sustainability, and interdisciplinary learning. It offers a flexible, practical roadmap to bring circular innovations to life in your classroom by transforming theoretical concepts into actionable, creative projects.
The purpose is to empower educators to guide students in turning waste into resources, designing sustainable solutions, and fostering a mindset of innovation and responsibility, by merging STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) with the principles of the circular economy,
Participants will explore the foundations STEAM teaching for circularity, experiment with hands-on materials and technologies, and learn to implement real-world STEAM circular projects in their school context. The course provides ready-to-use activities, simple tools, and examples to make sustainability engaging and achievable.
Curriculum
- 3 Sections
- 9 Lessons
- 1 Hour
- Introduction to STEAM and Circular InnovationsIntroduction to the connection between STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) and circular economy principles, such as reducing waste, reusing materials, and redesigning systems. It demonstrates how each STEAM discipline can contribute to sustainable solution.3
- The Maker Approach to Circular InnovationsPractical, accessible materials and tools that teachers can use to bring circular innovations to life and provides ideas for low-cost, hands-on activities. And exploration of how to turn waste into resources, design small prototypes, and integrate digital tools into their projects, making sustainability tangible and engaging for students.3
- STEAM Circular Innovations in SchoolHow to apply circular principles through STEAM project-based learning directly within the school context involving students, staff, and even local partners, fostering a culture of sustainability and showing how small changes can make a big impact.3
Instructor
I am a a teacher
