Primary Schools

GICT DIGITAL GREEN INITIATIVE WORKSHOPS

Primary Schools

Workshop 1: “Discovering Our Local Ecosystem”

Objective: To introduce teachers and students to the concept of ecosystems, and encourage them to explore and appreciate their local environment.

Activities:

  • Nature Walk: Take a guided walk around the school grounds or a nearby park. Encourage students to observe and collect samples of plants, insects, and small animals.
  • Ecosystem Bingo: Create bingo cards with pictures or names of local flora and fauna. As students walk, they can mark off what they find. This helps them learn about the diversity of their ecosystem.
  • Species Identification: Provide guidebooks or resources for identifying the species collected. Help students identify what they found and discuss their findings as a group.
  • Ecosystem Collage: Back in the classroom, provide materials for students to create collages representing the different elements of their ecosystem. This encourages creativity and reinforces what they learned.
  • Group Discussion: Lead a discussion on how everything in the ecosystem is interconnected. Talk about the roles of plants, animals, and humans in maintaining balance.

Workshop 2: “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle: A Fun Exploration”

Objective: To teach teachers and students about the importance of waste reduction and recycling, and to provide practical ideas for implementation.

Activities:

  • Waste Sorting Game: Provide a variety of waste items and have students sort them into categories (e.g., recyclables, compost, landfill). Discuss why each item belongs to its category.
  • Recycled Art Project: Provide materials like old magazines, bottles, and cardboard. Let students create artwork or useful items to demonstrate the possibilities of recycling.
  • Composting Demonstration: Set up a compost bin and explain the process of composting. Discuss how composting can reduce waste and benefit the environment.
  • Upcycling Challenge: Give students a specific item (e.g., a plastic bottle) and challenge them to come up with creative ways to repurpose it. This encourages innovative thinking.
  • Pledge Wall: Have students write down one thing they will do to reduce waste and pin it to a “Pledge Wall”. This creates a sense of commitment and community.

Workshop 3: “Conserving Water: Every Drop Counts”

Objective: To raise awareness about the importance of water conservation and provide practical tips for saving water.

Activities:

  • Water Usage Quiz: Start with a quiz about how much water is used for different activities (e.g., taking a shower, flushing a toilet). Discuss ways to reduce water consumption.
  • DIY Rain Gauge: Help students construct a simple rain gauge using a plastic bottle. This activity helps them understand the concept of precipitation.
  • Water-Saving Tips Poster: Provide materials for students to create posters with water-saving tips. Encourage them to be creative and informative.
  • Role-Playing Scenarios: Act out different scenarios where water conservation is important (e.g., not leaving the tap running while brushing teeth). Discuss the impact of these actions.
  • Planting Drought-Tolerant Plants: If possible, facilitate a small planting activity using drought-tolerant plants. Explain how these plants require less water.