Interdisciplinary STEM Integration: Science from Recycled Materials (4-Session Online Course)

Overview

How can we teach about water filtration, renewable energy, or chemical reactions without expensive lab equipment? This course is the answer. We focus on the “S” (Science) in STEM, showing you how to transform everyday objects into powerful educational tools while maintaining rigorous scientific standards.

Course Syllabus

• Session 1: The Art of Low-Cost STEM – Principles of designing interdisciplinary projects without specialized hardware. Budget planning for school projects.

• Session 2: Physics & Engineering with Recycled Materials – Building hydraulic arms, wind turbines, or solar cookers using cardboard, syringes, and plastic waste.

• Session 3: Biology & Chemistry in a Bottle – Creating mini-ecosystems, testing pH with natural indicators, and exploring organic reactions with household items.

• Session 4: Assessment & MOET Integration – How to grade “recycled” projects fairly and align them with the official Science curriculum (GDPT 2018).

Why You Should Enroll?

• Eco-Friendly Approach: Promote environmental awareness among students through “Upcycling”.

• Maximize Resources: Learn to use what you already have in the classroom or at home.

• Highly Applicable: Ready-to-use project templates that fit perfectly into standard 45-minute or 90-minute periods.

• Creative Freedom: Empower your students to innovate without being limited by technology access.

Course Specifications

• Format: 100% Online via Zoom/Google Meet.

• Materials Provided: Digital Handbook of 20+ Low-cost STEM Projects.

• Certificate: Certificate of Completion in Interdisciplinary STEM Design.