Circular economy and waste
Lesson Plans
3. Plastic Journeys: Tracking Trash in Virtual Reality (investigation pollution)
Students explore recycling and pollution through immersive storytelling from the perspective of discarded objects. They use VR scenes and creative expression to build empathy, understand recycling choices and redesign a more sustainable ending.
VR module recommended
- Thingvellir Explorers in Virtual Reality: Investigating Biodiversity, Geology and Conservation
- Safe Water mission: Together we protect life
- Every drop counts: inmersive journey through water purification and reuse
- Biofactory Mission: Treating wastewater to generate green energy and resources for a sustainable planet
Subjects involved
- English
- Science
- Technology
- Environmental Education
- Art
6. Plastic Journeys: Tracking Trash in Virtual Reality (Human role in polution)
Young learners follow the journey of plastic waste from the school environment to drains, rivers and the ocean. Through storytelling, VR and creative teamwork, they understand cause-and-effect relationships and propose cleaner futures.
VR module recommended
- Guardians of the Sea: a inmersive journey throught the biodiversity of the Galician atlantic Islands
- Safe Water mission: Together we protect life
- Every drop counts: inmersive journey through water purification and reuse
- Biofactory Mission: Treating wastewater to generate green energy and resources for a sustainable planet
- A Trip Around Sustainable Cities
Subjects involved
- English
- Science
- Technology
- Environmental Education
- Art
8. Cyprus clean up crew: Our role in reducing waste
Students explore responsible and harmful waste habits in Cyprus through VR observation, discussion and collaborative problem-solving. The unit aims to help pupils understand how waste affects the local environment and propose practical class actions to reduce waste.
VR module recommended
- Safe Water mission: Together we protect life
- Every drop counts: inmersive journey through water purification and reuse
- Biofactory Mission: Treating wastewater to generate green energy and resources for a sustainable planet
Subjects involved
- Science (environmental awareness)
- Geography ( local environment)
- English ( Speaking and writing)
- ICT (VR use)
- Art (poster creation)
- Mathematics ( sorting and categorising rubbish)
9. Cyprus clean up crew: Our role in reusing waste
Students investigate waste habits and the importance of reusing materials through VR scenarios, guided reflection and group work. The unit promotes environmental responsibility, communication skills and practical reuse ideas for school and home.
VR module recommended
- Safe Water mission: Together we protect life
- Every drop counts: inmersive journey through water purification and reuse
- Biofactory Mission: Treating wastewater to generate green energy and resources for a sustainable planet
Subjects involved
- Science (environmental awareness)
- Geography ( local environment)
- English ( Speaking and writing)
- ICT (VR use)
- Art (poster creation)
- Mathematics ( sorting and categorising rubbish)