Microsoft Dream Space TV is back with an exciting new series on RTÉ Learn. It's time for Code Green!
Episode 1 is all about sustainable transportation and systems thinking. Join hosts Michael and Corey as they guide students through the process of planning and building eco-friendly vehicles.
In this episode, we'll explore what it means to be sustainable, how systems work, and the importance of smart mobility. By the end of the episode, students will understand how to design and create their own sustainable transportation using recyclable materials and renewable energy sources.
Watch the show above and download the Full Educator guide here!
Through this fun and hands-on lesson, students will learn to:
- Understand sustainability and its importance for the environment.
- Identify and map the parts and connections of a system like our school.
- Explore smart mobility solutions for sustainable transportation.
- Design and build a model of an eco-friendly transport using sustainable materials.
Not only will students gain valuable knowledge about sustainability, but they'll also have the chance to develop their STEM skills by engaging in real-world problem solving and design. This episode is a fantastic introduction to how small actions can lead to big impacts when it comes to sustainability.
So, grab your recyclable materials, put on your creative hats, and get ready to design the transportation of the future! Episode 1 is packed with energy, creativity, and practical activities that will inspire students to think green.
Watch the full series and download all resources from the main Code Green article on RTÉ Learn.
Curriculum Links
Primary Mathematics Curriculum
Strand: Shape and Space
Strand Unit: Shape
Learning Outcomes:
- Represent shapes with drawings and models, and calculate dimensions of shapes.
- Construct 3-D and 2-D models or structures given defined measurements and/or specific conditions.
Science, Technology and Engineering Education
Strand: Energy & Forces
Learning Outcomes:
- Identify and distinguish between renewable and non-renewable sources of energy, and how sustainable these sources are.
- Research and investigate environmental and social aspects of energy, including the role that society can play in reducing energy consumption and promoting clean energy.
Strand: Creating
Strand Unit: Art
Learning Outcome:
- Plan, design, reimagine, create and refine 2D and 3D art with use of space and a variety of lines, shapes, forms, colours, tones, and textures.
