Process of Production - Reflections

Students have been reflecting on the process of production. Using the process we learned about in the Story of Stuff, they have been thinking about the ways their product is sustainable and meets the needs of the Triple Bottom Line. 

NGOs and Sustainable Businesses

As part of their projects, students have been asked to find out about a local NGO or sustainable business they would like to help as part of their action. Any profits made at the action fair will go towards this organization. They should also look for businesses similar to the one they have chosen to create to understand how they work and also to get some ideas. This is also part of using the profits of their organization in a sustainable way. 

More Visits!

This week students have also heard about more sustainable businesses. We were visited by Mermeloxa. Some groups also listened to the presentation given to us by ex-alumna Sara Mitchell who represents an organization called Amantani. Other students have been making connections with other sustainable businesses, and some have started preparing for interviews. Students should be sure that they are well-planned for interviews and trips to see people. They should use the form that can be found at this link. 
FIELD TRIP FORM

Mermeloxa

Amantani

Thinking about Action

Students have also started thinking about action. They have been thinking about their products or services and how these are connected to the research they have already done. As you can see from this example, students will continue working on this next week. 

Profit and Loss

To tie maths into our Exhibition projects, students have started to think about and understand the concept of profit and loss. We will be continuing with this next week. 

Working through some examples related to profit and loss as a class

Sustainable or not?

This week we also had a presentation from Mr Jorge A. Bentin about some truths and myths related to sustainability (video coming soon), the importance of profit in sustainable businesses, and biomimicry. 

The Process of Making a T-Shirt

Finishing off their guided inquiries, students found out about the process through which a T-shirt is made and also the connection with the triple bottom line and the impacts on people, planet and profit.