This is a class as an idea/topic for teachers to talk about responsible development and the environmental impact of building a city. Lindsay and Erik discuss how the city model built is climate-friendly and what can be done to improve and support climate-protecting policies and urban designs that are environmentally friendly. This class incorporates both Global Goal 3 (Good Health and Wellbeing) and Global Goal 13 (Climate) as part of this experience. Use the ideas shared to present and inspire students to create their own solutions with micro:bit to submit to the do your :bit Challenge.
Thematic lesson on designing a model of a city and the citizens within.
This webinar is a partnership between Strawbees and micro:bit Education Foundation to inspire students to prototype solutions for the do your :bit global challenge . The do your :bit challenge adds social purpose to digital learning and allows students to apply their digital skills to real-world solutions.
Applying the ideas learned from this webinar is best suited for teachers working with students ages 8-14.
Below are resources referenced in the webinar.
Listed are professional learning pages to help you continue your learning on how to implement the contents of this webinar into everyday teaching strategies.