Innovating for Atmospheric Protection

Step 1: Empathize

• Introduce the project and form teams.
• Guide students in researching ozone layer depletion, its causes, and global impacts.
• Facilitate virtual meetings between international partners to share findings and perspectives.
• Conduct interviews with environmental experts or analyze local environmental data.

• Analyze research findings and identify specific ozone-related challenges to address.
• Help the teams create problem statements that clearly define the issues they will address, and share this information in the board section of the Class2Class.org platform.
• Encourage teams to establish project goals and success criteria.

• Facilitate brainstorming sessions to generate innovative solutions for ozone protection.
• Guide teams in evaluating and refining their ideas.You can share this information in the board section of the Class2Class.org platform.
• Encourage cross-team collaboration and idea-sharing.

• Support teams in developing prototypes for their ozone layer protection solutions. Some examples:
• Environmental awareness campaign. Create a multimedia campaign that educates the community about the importance of the ozone layer and how to reduce the emission of CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons), chemical compounds widely used in refrigeration, air conditioning, aerosols, and as foaming agents, which deplete ozone molecules.
• School program for CFC reduction. Implement a school program that promotes sustainable practices, such as using CFC-free products and advocating for proper recycling methods.
• Provide resources, educational materials, or technological innovations to assist them during prototype development.
• Facilitate feedback sessions with environmental experts or community stakeholders.
• Help teams implement their prototypes or small-scale pilot programs.
• Guide students in collecting data and feedback on the effectiveness of their solutions.
• Facilitate reflection and iteration based on test results.

• Support teams in launching their refined ozone protection initiatives.
• Organize a video call for Classrooms to present their projects and results.
• Share a brief presentation about their project.
• Facilitate reflection on the impact of the initiatives and lessons learned.

Assessment and reflection✍️

• Evaluate students' understanding of ozone layer science and environmental issues.
• Assess the quality, creativity, and potential impact of ozone protection initiatives.
• Monitor students' growth in scientific research, innovation, and collaboration skills.
• Encourage ongoing reflection through project journals and team discussions.

Teacher tips 💡

• Foster a supportive environment that encourages scientific inquiry and creative problem-solving.
• Foster a supportive environment that encourages risk-taking and learning from failures.
• Provide guidance on cultural sensitivity and effective cross-cultural communication.
• Provide clear guidelines and expectations for respectful communication and collaboration. We suggest you review the coexistence policies of Class2Class.org.
• Provide guidance on accessing and interpreting scientific data related to ozone depletion.
• Connect students with environmental organizations or experts for mentorship and support.
• Emphasize the global nature of ozone protection to inspire cross-cultural collaboration.