Eco Apps 
A team activity that combines learning about four key environmental issues and finding solutions within a business context.  This challenge gives teams the opportunity to be creative and entrepreneurial.

Curriculum topics: design, technology, environment, enterprise
Gatsby Benchmark: 5 
eco apps

Years 7-10

What is it? 
A team activity that combines learning about four key environmental issues and finding solutions within a business context.  This challenge gives teams the opportunity to be creative and entrepreneurial.

The workshop will cover: 
  • An introduction to four key environmental areas.
  • Students identify an issue to champion and work together to come up with ideas to highlight the issue or effect change.
  • Students identify a target audience, design an app and a marketing campaign.

The goals for the Eco App Challenge are to: 
  • Give students the opportunity to understand some of the environmental issues we are facing
  • Learn about app design and the creative process using paper wireframes
  • Practice some business skills, including teamwork, problem solving, creativity and communication
Requirements from the school:
  • This can be a whole year group challenge from 30 - 250 students
  • Hall (for initial presentation to large groups) and classrooms
  • Staff support for each class

How much does it cost? 
Flexible delivery for half or full day dependent on student numbers and ages.  Please contact us to discuss specific requirements to cover different classes or year groups as delivery can be flexible to meet needs.  

 

Secondary State & SEN discounted*

  • £800/ full day
  • £450/ half day 
  • Bookings on 2 consecutive days 10% discount
  • 3 or more bookings made in same enquiry 20% discount
  • Events with over 150 students requiring an additional tutor + 25%

Independent Schools £950/ full day, £525 half day

                                         
* As part of SATRO's charitable purpose (smaller SEN groups can apply for primary rates)

 

We may have funding available to support your ability to take part in this workshop particularly for schools with high levels of Pupil Premium/SEN.  Please enquire when booking.