Repair is one element in circular economy thinking. The Ellen MacArthur Foundation is a preeminent force for introducing circular economy concepts and practices into businesses and economies. They offer extensive teaching resources, including materials for K-12 settings.
A wide range of resources are offered, including lesson and workshop plans, supplemented by videos and other resources.
Source — Ellen MacArthur Foundation, UK
Format — Text, Video / Audio
Age — All ages, though most materials are appropriate for high school and beyond
Content — Curriculum / Lessons, Repair All
Cost — Both free and pay-for
Access — Teaching Resources Website
Source — Ellen MacArthur Foundation, UK
Repair is a salient component of the circular economy. (See a high level treatment here.) The Ellen MacArthur Foundation is a standard-bearer of transforming economic activity from a linear to a circular model. The Foundation offers extensive high-quality educational resources for teaching repair.
Teaching resources offered include:
Workshop Activities: Interactive resources for curriculum development - designed to encourage discussion, clarification, and reflection within the context of a circular economy.
Circular Design Guide Video Series: These videos were created to inspire and enable other academics to incorporate circular design within their curriculum.
Lesson Plans: Age range 12-19
See Supplementary Materials for additional resources from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation.
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