Table 1
Overview of the Create2Solve Project.
| PHASE OF PROJECT | EXAMPLES FROM MAIN ACTIVITIES | A SNAPSHOT |
|---|---|---|
| 1 — Reflective Dialogue and Socio-political Discussion | Critical dialogue about the alarming situation of ineffective waste disposal within the community and the associated health risks |  |
| 2 — Community-Relevant and Interactive STEAM Learning | Learning about waste management techniques through interactive lessons, community field trip and photo-prompted whole-class reflection. |  |
| 3 — Intentional and Meaningful Design | Designing small-scale and localized solutions to solve the identified issues, like creating hand-held battery-operated flashlights and fans using waste items collected during community field trip |  |
| 4 — Self-Assessment, Reflection and Future Plans | Completing reflective exit-tickets, STEAM-based rubrics, leading similar sustainability initiatives in the school and community, e.g., Green Leaders Initiative |  |