Classrooms for Future: a Sustainable Environment for a Better Education
▶Summary
The main objectives were: 1.- Analyze energy use and its economic/environmental costs, promoting awareness of sustainable energy solutions. 2.- Enhance students' STEM and digital skills through re...
▶Objectives
The main objectives were: 1.- Analyze energy use and its economic/environmental costs, promoting awareness of sustainable energy solutions. 2.- Enhance students' STEM and digital skills through research, data analysis, and real-life problem-solving. 3.- Develop skills in 3D design and prototype construction, allowing students to apply engineering and scientific principles. 4.- Incorporate the European dimension of education by linking the project to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), fostering international collaboration and democratic participation.
▶Activities
The project included the following key activities: 1.- Project Management (Virtual, Spain): Establishing coordination, evaluation tools, and dissemination strategies. 2.- Energy Cost Analysis (Turkey, March 2024): Students researched local energy sources, costs, and efficiency, presenting findings in an international meeting. 3.- Sustainable Classroom Elements and Budget (Italy, November 2024): Teams designed a prototype classroom with sustainable materials and energy-efficient solutions. 4.- 3D Design and Models Assembly (Spain, April 2025): Students created scaled models of the classroom using 3D printing and recycled materials. The development of each of the activities mentioned above can be seen on the project website: https://sites.google.com/iesmanueldefalla.es/cfferasmus2023-25/activities?authuser=2
▶Impact
The project successfully produced: - Research reports on energy consumption across the partner countries. - Digital infographics and presentations explaining energy efficiency solutions. - A budget plan for an energy-efficient classroom, considering cost-benefit analysis. - A 3D-printed model of a sustainable classroom, integrating recycled materials. - Increased awareness among students and teachers regarding sustainability and STEM education. - International collaboration and cultural exchange, reinforcing the European dimension of education. Details can be found on the project website, where progress and all concrete results have been recorded: https://sites.google.com/iesmanueldefalla.es/cfferasmus2023-25/results?authuser=2