Teaching packs linking repair with sustainability. Comprehensive instruction — light hands-on.
Source — Djapo, Leuven, Belgium; and Sharepair, the European Union
Age — 10 - 12 years old - Volume 1
Age — 14 - 18 years old - Volume 2
Cost — Free
Go to — Make It Work!
Two anthologies of well-selected resources addressing core repair issues, from environmental to political to economic; citations for further research; practical how-to’s.
Source — iFixit, USA and worldwide
Age — Middle school and up (12 years old and up)
Cost — Free
Go to — Explore
Go to — Educator Resources
Three short animations address e-waste, the pressure to replace gadgets, and the materials inside them.
Source — The Restart Project, London, UK
Age — All ages
Cost — Free
Go to — Videos
Very accessible, animated video addressing consumption, the linear and circular economies, and where repair fits into the transition can caring for the earth.
Source — Share and Repair Bath, UK
Age — All ages
Cost — Free
Go to — Video (2:40 min)
Repair-centered lessons and activities, and supplementary resources.
Source — iFixit, USA and worldwide
Age — K - 12th grade (5 - 18 years old)
Cost — Free
Go to — iFixit K-12 Educator Tool Chest
Ten lesson plans tied to multiple subject areas. One hour each. Linked to Primary National Curriculum, adaptable to any school context.
Source — Malvern Hills Repair Cafe, UK
Age — Ages 10 - 11; adaptable to 7 - 14 year olds
Cost — Free
Go to — Education Packet
Go to — Outline of Links to English, Science, Geography and History
Lesson plans
Source — Facing The Future, Western Washington University, USA
Age — High school (14 - 18 years old)
Cost — Free
Go to — Download pdf
A wealth of accessible materials about the impact of over-consumption, repair-based solutions, the repair movement, and opportunities for action.
Source — unbroken.solutions
Age — Middle school and up (13 years old and up)
Cost — Free
Go to — unbroken.solutions
Design and Technology poster about the 6 R’s — Reduce, Reuse, Refuse, Recycle, Rethink, Repair.
Source — Tes, UK
Age — All ages
Cost — £1
Go to — Six R’s Poster
Big picture on technology, design, repair, social justice and the environment, and agency to change.
Source — iFixit, USA and worldwide
Age — Upper elementary school and up (8 years old and up)
Cost — Free
Go to — “I can imagine a world where ….” Video (4:28 min)
Video profiling a general repair shop. Illustrates well the value, challenges and opportunities of local, independent repair businesses.
Source — Concentric Media
Age — Middle school and up (13 years old and up)
Cost — Free
Go to — "Fix-it Shops ~ An Endangered Species" (5 minutes)
Comprehensive handbook for establishing a school-based community repair event, outline for linking repair concepts with academic subject areas, didactic guides, videos and games. (Spanish)
Source — Club de Reparadores, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Age — All ages
Cost — Free
Go to — Guide (Spanish pdf)
Go to — Didactic guides, videos, games and additional materials (Spanish)
Catalogue of materials and other resources related to bringing repair into the educational settings. (German)
Source — Netzwerk Reparatur-Initiativen, with links to resources from various other sources, Germany
Age — All ages
Cost — Free
Go to — Repair and Education (German)
Textile repair and alteration instructional materials.
Source — Rediscovery Centre, UK
Age — 13 years old and up
Cost — Free
Go to — Guide
Animated video about the circular economy.
Source — Ellen MacArthur Foundation, UK
Age — all ages
Cost — Free
Go to — Video (3:48 minutes)
An introduction to the circular economy fleshed out with an extensive library of essays, articles, videos and research.
Source — Ellen MacArthur Foundation, UK
Age — All ages, though most materials are appropriate for middle school and beyond
Cost — Free
Go to — ”What Is A Circular Economy?”
Go to — Teaching Resources Website
An informative and engaging podcast addressing multiple dimensions of repair. Includes interviews with significant actors in the global repair movement.
Source — The Restart Project, London, UK
Age — High school and up (14 years old and up)
Cost — Free
Go to — Restart Radio
