UPCYCLING LISBON, PORTUGAL

Course Description

Upcycling Lisbon is an opportunity to connect deeply with a community of changemakers in the Portuguese capital of Lisbon. Work alongside local community members at a communal skatepark on an innovative upcycling project. Collaborating with community organizations and disadvantaged youth, students will gather and upcycle material to create skateboards and support local skateparks helping with social integration and awareness related to single-use plastics. Students will also have the opportunity to engage in coastal activities which may include coasteering, surfing, clifftop hikes and a visit to the UNESCO World Heritage city of Sintra and Arrabida National Park.

The Challenge

The challenge of this experience is to upcycle material to create a skateboard..

This experience counts towards MYP Service as Action and the Creativity, Activity and Service strand of DP CAS.

Global Context and Exploration

• Globalisation and sustainability - The impact of decision-making on humankind and the environment

Learning Outcomes

• Demonstrate engagement with issues of global significance

• Recognize and consider the ethics of choices and actions