Maker's Red Box Green Engineers

What is this?

"Green Engineers" is a project-based educational tool that combines environmental awareness with STEAM skills, empowering students in grades 5-10 to tackle sustainability challenges.

In the "Green Engineers" program, students learn to design and create eco-friendly solutions, addressing real-world issues like energy efficiency, waste reduction, and water conservation. Using tools such as 3D printers, microcontrollers, and sustainable materials, they gain hands-on experience while exploring the principles of green engineering.

"Green Engineers" fosters creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking, encouraging students to approach sustainability from an innovative perspective. It’s a perfect way to inspire the next generation of environmentally conscious problem-solvers.

What competencies does it help to develop? 
•    Environmental responsibility;
•    Problem-solving;
•    Innovation;
•    Teamwork;
•    Critical thinking;
•    Engineering design process;
•    Decision-making;
•    Systems thinking.

Where is it applied? 
•    During lessons (technology, science, environmental studies, etc.);
•    In STEAM labs and workshops;
•    As part of extracurricular programs or clubs;
•    At eco-themed camps or project-based events;
•    For competitions or design challenges.

What does the toolbox include?
The "Green Engineers" kit provides everything needed to start:
•    Teacher’s Kit: Includes a detailed guide, lesson plans, sustainability challenge cards, and templates for eco-projects.
•    Student Starter Kit: Contains materials like solar panels, water sensors, LED strips, recycled components, and crafting supplies for building green solutions.
In addition, the online platform supports seamless integration with:
•    Lesson plans (16 episodes, adaptable for 32 sessions);
•    Step-by-step video tutorials;
•    Presentations and activity templates;
•    3D models for green inventions;
•    A blueprint for a 5-day eco-themed STEAM camp;
•    Competency assessment tools and extra resources.

Teacher Support
•    Online Teacher's Guide
•    Flexible teaching modules
•    Pedagogical resources
•    Access to a content library