In Episode 6 of Code Green, we're taking everything we’ve learned so far and putting it into action! This final episode is the ultimate test of your systems thinking, sustainability skills, and creativity. It’s where you get to design your own solution to make a real impact in your school.
If you’ve been following along, you know we’ve tackled big topics like clean energy, biodiversity, and food waste. Now, it’s time to bring all that knowledge together in the Code Green Challenge! You can catch up on all the series here.
Students are encouraged to apply everything they’ve learned throughout the series to develop their own sustainability action plan. The Code Green Challenge is designed to be a springboard into making positive changes in your school using the power of STEM.
With a focus on systems thinking, students will identify areas where their school could be greener and come up with innovative solutions to improve sustainability, whether it’s through reducing waste, conserving energy, or creating green spaces, all through the power of technology.
Watch the show above and download the Full Educator guide here!
Episode 6 reinforces the series' core goals by giving students the opportunity to put theory into practice. By the end of this challenge, students will:
- Understand how interconnected systems work within their school and the impact of sustainable choices.
- Identify a sustainability issue within their school and plan a project to address it.
- Use technology, creativity, and collaboration to implement their solution.
The Code Green Challenge Plan 📋
Students will go through a guided process to brainstorm, plan, and organize their sustainability projects. They'll work in teams to select an area of their school that could be improved for sustainability and develop a step-by-step plan for making it greener. Each team will consider how their chosen project area impacts other parts of the school and how they can use technology like the micro:bit, MakeCode Arcade, or GenAI to bring their ideas to life.
Throughout this long-term project, students will track their progress, set achievable goals, and brainstorm solutions to potential challenges. This approach helps them not only create a positive impact but also learn the value of teamwork, project management, and adaptability.
Watch the full series and download all the resources from Code Green on RTÉ Learn.
The Dream Space Showcase 🎉
The Code Green Challenge isn’t just an end point, it’s a launchpad for future change! Once students have completed their projects, they’ll have the opportunity to submit their work to be part of The Dream Space Showcase. This exciting event at the end of the school year will bring together students from across Ireland to share their STEM-based sustainability projects and celebrate their achievements.
Stay Tuned for More! 🔗
Our journey toward a sustainable future starts here! Keep it locked to RTÉ Learn in the new year to find out how you can submit your Code Green projects.
To learn more about the Dream Space Showcase, check out the details here!
