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
These workshop materials include educational slides, lesson plans, supply lists, budget forms, templates and videos.
Source — High School of Fashion Industries (HSFI) and Repair Shop, New York, USA
Age — 9th - 12th grade (14 - 18th years old), adaptable for 6th - 8th grades (12 - 14 years old)
Cost — Free
Go to — Repair Shop
Slides for teaching a one-week repair unit in a middle school STEM/Maker class.
Source — BUSD MakerSpaces & Climate Literacy Initiative
Age — 6th - 8th grade (12 - 14 years old)
Cost — Free
Go to — BUSD Repair Unit
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)
Lesson plans, learning intentions, materials required, etc. Linkages to UK national curriculum standards, adaptable to any school context.
Source — Repair What You Wear, UK
Age — Ages 6 - 18
Cost — Free
Go to — Fashion and the Environment
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)
Textile repair and alteration instructional materials.
Source — Rediscovery Centre, UK
Age — 13 years old and up
Cost — Free
Go to — Guide
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
Relove Fashion is a sustainable fashion program for high school age students.
Source Rediscovery Centre, Ireland
Age — Secondary school (12 - 19 years old)
Cost — Free
Go to — Relove Fashion
Introductory guide for teachers and repair workshop facilitators. (French)
Source — ADEME, France
Age — Middle and High School (13 - 18 years old)
Cost — Free
Go to — Guide (French)
Articles, essays and research (French, some English).
Source — ADEME, France
Age — High school and up (15 years old and up)
Cost — Free
Go to — Library (mostly French, some English)
Presentations and discussion — Representatives from four educational initiatives and one scholar in the field.
Source — The Restart Project
Age — Adults — educators and advocates
Cost — Free
Go to — FixFest 2022 Repair in K - 12 Educational Settings
