High School Grade  Project 5 weeks

Eco-Craft & Share: Create, Connect, Sustain!

Fernanda P
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Purpose

Design a series of projects that integrate sustainable practices into your daily life, challenging you to minimize environmental impact and waste. Use local and ethically sourced materials to create new items and creatively repair existing ones, embodying the 'Create more, consume less' lifestyle. Collaborate with your community and leverage social media to share your progress, gain insights, and celebrate achievements, while building meaningful relationships and contributing to sustainable development.

Learning goals

Develop skills in sustainable crafting by integrating eco-friendly materials and upcycling practices. Engage with community and organizational partners to deepen knowledge about ethical sourcing and innovative repurposing techniques. Utilize platforms like social media to share progress, gather feedback, and refine crafting processes collaboratively. Create final products that reflect craftsmanship and sustainable principles to exhibit through a community-centered event. Foster personal growth and reflect on sustainable lifestyle practices, capturing insights and challenges in a personal journal.

Products

Create and showcase a collection of sustainable crafts, including handcrafted home decor and gifts, using locally sourced materials such as driftwood, shells, and recycled glass. Develop innovative recipes from your garden to promote a healthier lifestyle, integrating these into your exhibition. Prepare detailed documentation of your crafting process and sustainability techniques to share on social media platforms, encouraging interactive discussions and reflections.

Launch

Kick off your project with a 'Sustainability Scavenger Hunt' in Chula Vista, San Diego, where you identify and gather potential crafting materials from local thrift stores, salvage yards, and natural environments. Document your findings with photographs and insights shared on social media, creating excitement and engagement around the upcycling challenge. Collaborate with friends or community members in small teams to explore creative possibilities together, fostering inspiration and collaboration from the outset.

Exhibition

Organize a 'Craft Swap Celebration' that invites your community to bring items they'd like to upcycle or exchange, fostering engagement and conversations around sustainable practices. Display your handcrafted home decor, gifts, and healthy food alternatives using locally sourced materials, highlighting their aesthetic appeal and environmental benefits. Facilitate an interactive element where attendees can vote for their favorite creation or suggest sustainable crafting ideas for future projects. Document the exhibition on social media, encouraging broader community involvement and awareness of sustainability initiatives.