Activity 9 (this may take several lessons): Now that the students know what they want to achieve, have them brainstorm all of the related issues and solutions that may help them see the bigger picture of this issue. This can be done in their teams or as a class. Our Example: The photo on the right shows a conversation had between our classroom of students about different aspects of the issue and related solution. From this brainstorm, the students began to think about what they would accomplish within their teams. |
Activity 10:
Short and sharp product/action pitch based on the brainstorm. 1. Recap the ideas that the students had during the brainstorm. 2. In their groups, give the students 10 minutes to think about a product/action that they could take based on this issue. 3. Give the students 20 minutes to create a poster (digital or paper) that reflects their idea. It is meant to be simple and not a work of art. Explain to the students to focus on getting their idea across at this stage, rather than focussing on the aesthetic. Our Example: Student ideas: - 'Weigh station': bring fishing line to BCF and get paid (or store credit) for handing it in, based on weight. - Flyers to educate the community on the impact of their fishing line waste. - More fishing line bins in busy fishing areas. - Incentives for responsible use of fishing areas and bins. - Bins that give tickets, which can then be brought into fishing retailers for discounts (based on the weight of what is put into the bin). |
Activity 11 (this might go over several sessions):
The students now need an action plan, and to think about how they are going to tackle their issue. - What exactly are you going to do? Create a plan with your team. - Who are the necessary stakeholders that can help you? - How are you going to contact the necessary stakeholders? - Is the outcome of your plan achievable? How do you know? Our Example: The students went on a dolphin cruise in their local estuary. During this, their task was to try and spot as many fishing line bins as they could along the shoreline, and think about how they could represent this using a map. They were very lucky and got to spot some local dolphins, and even a calf! The students had two main ideas for action. They decided to contact the local council about adding more fishing line bins, and to also inquire into who empties the bins, and how often they do this (the bin they found was overflowing). |
Reflection Questions
- In your group, each person picks out 5 of their favourite ideas that they think are awesome. Then see how many you have in common, and these are the ones you will focus on.
- Focus on the top solution for each person, complete a PMI of each of the top solutions. Make sure everyone in the team contributes to the PMI of each of the final solution ideas.
- Negotiate in your group, and pick one solution that you think you can create and implement as a team. Complete a detailed PMI and add this here.
- Describe your group's solution in words or in a short video, and/or draw your solution with labels. Add as much detail to the design as you can so in the next stage you can develop and deliver your solution.