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G3 | STEAM Week: Joining Hands to Explore Sustainable Development and Skilfully Creating Eco-Fashion

April 28, 2024

During STEAM week, the third-grade students embarked on a transformative journey to tackle the pressing issue of clothing waste while celebrating Earth Day. By designing outfits crafted from recycled materials, they not only showcased their creativity but also demonstrated a profound understanding of sustainability and interdisciplinary learning.

With guidance from their teachers, the students seamlessly integrated concepts from science, art, math, English, and Chinese language skills into their project. From measuring their classmates for sizing to brainstorming outfit designs, every step of the process was infused with educational value and collaborative spirit.

As the project unfolded, students embraced their self-assigned roles with enthusiasm and determination. They navigated through the challenges of decision-making and teamwork, while also exhibiting impressive skills in leadership, problem-solving, and communication. Within teams, one or two students emerged as natural leaders, helping their groups utilize class time efficiently. This helped them stay focused and enabled each stage of the project to be finished with precision and, combining elements of engineering and art to bring their visions to life. Throughout the creation stage, the students demonstrated admirable qualities they had learned through the HEROES program such as helpfulness, responsibility, optimism, and a strong work ethic. Working together, they transformed discarded materials into stunning wearable art, showcasing their ingenuity and commitment to sustainability.

The culmination of the project was the exhilarating runway presentation on Friday, where models strutted confidently down the runway in their eco-friendly ensembles, showcasing their group’s incredible week-long efforts. Behind the scenes, the students collaborated to craft compelling narratives to accompany their designs, highlighting the story behind each outfit and the importance of sustainable fashion. As they reflected on their journeys, the students not only evaluated their individual performance, but also assessed the effectiveness of their teamwork and problem-solving strategies. Through this holistic experience, the third-grade students emerged both as champions of sustainability and as empowered learners equipped with the skills to effect positive change in their communities and beyond.

Written by Anna Dirkze, Yu Lin

Pictures by Siying Li, Homeroom Teachers

Editted by Cong Luo, Bianca Noguera