Beat the Flood

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Beskrivning

The “Beat the Flood” project is an interactive, STEM-focused activity where students explore climate change resilience by designing and constructing flood-resistant buildings.

Students begin by investigating the causes and effects of flooding and the role of sustainable engineering in disaster prevention. They then engage in a hands-on challenge to build model structures using materials that mimic real-world construction techniques.

Through testing and improving their designs, students develop problem-solving, collaboration, and critical thinking skills. The activity encourages discussions on global climate challenges, SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), and innovative engineering solutions.

Teachers can adapt the project to different educational levels, integrating concepts from environmental science, engineering, and social studies.

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Teachers introduce students to climate change and flooding using real-world case studies and interactive discussions. Students then research flood-resistant housing and materials before designing and building small-scale models.

The models are tested under simulated flood conditions to evaluate their effectiveness. After testing, students analyze their results, refine their designs, and present their findings, fostering teamwork and problem-solving skills.

The activity concludes with a discussion on disaster resilience, engineering solutions, and the role of science in protecting vulnerable communities.

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Resurserna

Den additional information can be found here:

• Beat the flood – Practical Action

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Lärandemål

• Tillämpa en rad lämpliga verktyg och ramverk för att främja studenternas hållbarhetsmedborgarskap
• i samarbete syntetisera kunskap, verktyg och ramverk för att skapa utbildningsmaterial och lektionsplaner som är anpassade till deras eget lokala sammanhang
• Utveckla och tillämpa bedömningskriterier för att utvärdera studenternas hållbarhetsmedborgarskap.
• Genom workshopaktiviteter och praktikgemenskaper bygga upp kapacitet och handlingsutrymme som utbildare och ledare inom hållbarhetsmedborgarskap.

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Gröna kompetenser

• Förankring av hållbara värderingar: Värdera hållbarhet; Stödja rättvisa
• Att ta tillvara komplexitet inom hållbarhet: Systemtänkande; kritiskt tänkande; problemformulering
• Att föreställa sig en hållbar framtid: Framtidskunskap; Explorativt tänkande

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Creative Commons

All tools uploaded to the DEAL Community Platform – by the DEAL Team and the wider community – are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International Licence. This means they can be used for any purpose, so long as you provide attribution and share back any changes you make, under the same licence.

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Globala mål för hållbar utveckling