ISTELive Contentintroduction and Overview (10 minutes)
Content: Brief introduction to the concept of a Sustainability Summit, its goals, and benefits. Overview of how sustainability can be integrated across different subject areas and educational levels.
Engagement: Engage participants with a poll using a device-based tool like Mentimeter or Poll Everywhere to gauge their familiarity with sustainability topics. Encourage participants to share one sustainability initiative they’ve seen or implemented.
Activity: Audience interaction through a quick "Turn and Talk" to discuss current sustainability efforts in their schools.
Time: 10 minutes
2. Planning the Summit: Step-by-Step Guide (15 minutes)
Content: Present a detailed, step-by-step guide for organizing a Sustainability Summit, including setting goals, selecting a venue (virtual or in-person), and inviting participants.
Engagement: Provide a customizable template for planning a Summit, which participants can work on during the session. Use peer-to-peer interaction by having participants form small groups to brainstorm Summit themes and objectives.
Activity: Group brainstorming on potential summit themes (e.g., climate change, renewable energy, waste reduction) and key goals. Each group will share their ideas with the room.
Time: 15 minutes
3. Designing Student-Centered Sessions (10 minutes)
Content: Focus on creating student-led projects and sessions for the Summit. Explore interdisciplinary approaches and how to foster collaboration among students and educators.
Engagement: Present a case study or video example of a successful student-led sustainability project. Participants will then discuss how they can adapt similar approaches in their own classrooms.
Activity: Quick breakout groups where participants will outline a student-led project idea related to sustainability. Groups will report out their project concepts.
Time: 10 minutes
4. Interactive Activities and Workshops (10 minutes)
Content: Discuss how to incorporate hands-on workshops, exhibitions, and interactive activities into the Summit to engage students and educators. Highlight tools like maker spaces, eco-projects, and interactive digital tools.
Engagement: Attendees participate in a mini "Design Challenge" where they propose an interactive activity or workshop idea for their summit.
Activity: In pairs, attendees will use provided resources to create an outline for an interactive activity or workshop, then share with the larger group.
Time: 10 minutes
5. Building Partnerships and Community Involvement (10 minutes)
Content: Discuss how to bring in local businesses, community leaders, and environmental experts to support the Summit. Cover outreach strategies and building partnerships that provide additional learning opportunities.
Engagement: Audience will reflect on potential local or global partnerships they could involve in their Summit and share these ideas through a device-based platform (e.g., Padlet).
Activity: Group discussion on effective ways to engage the local community and recruit partners for their Sustainability Summit.
Time: 10 minutes
6. Wrap-Up and Next Steps (5 minutes)
Content: Summarize the key takeaways from the session and provide participants with resources, templates, and action steps for developing their own Sustainability Summits.
Engagement: Attendees will complete a quick reflection activity, writing down one action step they will take toward planning their Summit.
Activity: Reflection and Q&A session to address final questions and allow participants to share their next steps.
Time: 5 minutes
UNESCO - Education for Sustainable Development
Website: https://en.unesco.org/themes/education-sustainable-development
This resource outlines the global movement for integrating sustainability into education, highlighting its importance in fostering responsible citizenship.
"Sustainability in Education: Trends and Breakthroughs"
Published by Edutopia, this article emphasizes the growing need for sustainability initiatives in schools and provides examples of successful programs.
Website: https://www.edutopia.org/article/sustainability-education
"The Climate Crisis and Education"
Author: David Orr
This book explores the role of education in addressing the global climate crisis, stressing the importance of integrating environmental consciousness into the curriculum.
"The Educator’s Guide to Sustainability"
Author: Shelburne Farms
This guide provides practical advice and resources for teachers looking to integrate sustainability into their classrooms.
Website: https://shelburnefarms.org/our-work/educators
"Place-Based Education: Connecting Classrooms and Communities"
Author: David Sobel
This book provides insight into how place-based education can engage students in sustainability efforts by connecting learning to their local environment.
Green Schools Alliance
Website: https://www.greenschoolsalliance.org/
The Green Schools Alliance is a network of schools working to promote environmental sustainability through collaborative projects and initiatives.
Dr. Jane Goodall’s Roots & Shoots Program
Website: https://www.rootsandshoots.org/
A youth-led global community action program focusing on creating a sustainable future through community service, advocacy, and conservation.
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