Hi Educators,
We hope you've had a good start to the year!
2016 was a big year for our workshops program and we would like to thank you for your support.
We are now getting geared up for Term 1 so please get in touch to
• book a workshop for your school or centre, or
• order mail order box of creative reuse supplies!
As a little inspiration for 2017: I recently met a teacher setting up a makerspace to facilitate STEAM learning. He came to Reverse Garbage Qld to order a box of reuse materials. It was exciting to hear from him that a group of educators are asking the question:
"Why are the arts and sciences taught separately?"
These educators are consciously fusing art and design with the teaching of science, technology, engineering and maths skills, changing STEM to STEAM.
It's less of a leap for early childhood educators who already embed craft and creativity in their programs, and it's in sync with what we do at Reverse Garbage Qld. But I'm excited to explore STEAM ideas on creative reuse and sustainability.
So my first STEAM project is a DIY light box made from reuse materials. I've also highlighted the RGQ workshops and mail order offerings that consciously fuse the creative arts and sciences.
Mary on behalf of the RGQ Education team
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