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To accommodate all classrooms, we have extended the collaboration time. Collaboration time frame: February 24th - May 30th!

STEP 1:

• Register!

• We will match you with a partner class.

• Connect with your partner class to set a date and time for the Zoom connection.

• Obtain a copy of Rosie Revere, Engineer by Andrea Beaty.

• Ask students to scour home recycle bins for items to use to create their designs. (Paper towel rolls, shoe boxes, Amazon boxes, construction paper, yarn, etc)

STEP 3:

Introduction to the UN Sustainable Development Goals:

• Show the kid-friendly video below explaining the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

• Highlight 3-4 goals that might inspire their project, such as:

  • Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production

  • Goal 13: Climate Action

  • Goal 3: Good Health and Well-Being

  • Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation

STEP 4:

Brainstorming Session:

• Facilitate a class discussion:

  • What problems do we see in the world that we could help solve?

  • How can we reuse recycled materials to help solve one of these problems?

• Students decide what they will create. (Examples: a birdhouse to protect wildlife, a water filter model, or a toy that promotes physical activity, a robot that can clean sidewalks or beaches.)

STEP 5:

Create the STEAM Project:

• Provide materials such as paper towel rolls, shoe boxes, bottle caps, string, tape, glue, and markers.

• Students work as a whole class, individually or in small groups to design and build their creations. They can be focused on the same UN Sustainability Goal or different, it depends on what the collaborating classroom decide.

STEP 1:

Welcome and Introductions (10 minutes):

• Each class will introduce themselves:

  • Location (city/town, state, or country).

  • School name and teacher's name.

  • Number of students in the class.

STEP 2: 

Sharing STEAM Projects (20 minutes):

• Each class shares:

  • Which SDG(s) inspired their project.

  • What they created and how it can help the world.

  • Key features or interesting details about their design.

STEP 3:

Q&A and Reflections (10 minutes):

• Students can ask questions about the other class's projects.

• Teachers guide a short reflection:

  • What did you enjoy most about creating your project?

  • What new idea did you learn from the other class?

  • How can we continue to make a difference in our daily lives?

STEP 4:

Closing and Thank You (5 minutes):

• Teachers wrap up by thanking everyone for their creativity and collaboration.

• Encourage students to share their projects with family members and think about how they can keep up the good work.

Created by Monroe One BOCES 

Open to districts who participate in their local BOCES Distance Learning CoSer