Established in 2003, the Newton Concept focuses on providing primary and secondary students around the world with quality, hands-on education in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) subjects. Through our programming, learners of all ages engage with real-world challenges and develop 21st-century skills. To date, we have reached over 350,000 learners in 15 countries.
We believe that solutions to the most pressing global issues, including climate change, require creative innovators, critical thinkers, and problem-solvers. That's why we developed a workshop called Design Solutions for Climate Change as part of CSR Europe's Climate Education Toolkit. The lesson plan is free for teachers and educators to use.
Design Solutions for Climate Change is an interactive and hands-on workshop that empowers learners to find solutions to everyday environmental challenges by applying entrepreneurship and Design Thinking skills in the classroom. Working together in small teams, learners brainstorm innovative solutions and develop a prototype for a mobile app that will help users make better environmental choices in their everyday lives. The workshop concludes with the teams pitching their prototypes and discussing how to officially launch their product.
👩🎓 The workshop is best suited for learners aged 11-15 years old.
⏰ This workshop can be completed in ~4 hours.
Design Solutions for Climate Change - Facilitation Guide for Teachers.pdf
Design Solutions for Climate Change - Facilitator's Presentation.pdf
Worksheets - Design Solutions for Climate Change.pdf
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We are building a Project Gallery to share some of the most creative design solutions created by students across Europe. If you want us to showcase the pitches and prototypes developed in your classroom, please send them to [email protected].