A2. I have used #Biomaking to experiment with sustainable alternatives to plastics, and look forward to learning about many other ways it can help encourage more environmentally friendly making! #BeatPlasticPollution #BiomakingGuide

A3. It's imperative that we take a critical look at our approach to climate education. Enhancing our understanding of #Biomaking is one of the central acts we can take to support young people's understanding of how we impact climate. #BeatPlasticPollution #BiomakingGuide

A3. It's amazing to see how educators transform their classrooms into biomakerspaces. Focusing on real-world problems like fast fashion and introducing #Biomaking techniques and strategies empowers students to help solve these issues. #BiomakingGuide #BeatPlasticPollution

#BiomakingGuide Chat A3. Approaching #Biomaking w/ the purpose of student creation puts ownership into the hands of students. It is a topic that I, as a teacher, don't know everything about. So, it nicely lends itself to developing student skills & co-learning w/the students 1/2

2/2 It's relevant to their world and a way in which we can bring in opportunities for authentic climate education. #BiomakingGuide

Lots of NLESD school admins & teachers ask me what a #makerspace should look like? I think it depends on the types of problems we tackle - encouraging #biomaking in our problem solving & innovation can help strengthen the creation in our schools #BiomakingGuide

A2. Since being introduced to #biomaking by Brilliant Labs / Labos Créatifs I have shared this knowledge with teachers, students, and my own family. It has changed the way many people look at what we use and what we throw away. #biomakingguide #beatplasticpollution

Question 4 How can #biomaking empower students to become environmental leaders and change agents in their communities? #BiomakingGuide #BeatPlasticPollution

Replying to Alisha Collins . A4. Seeing the results of your hands on work through #Biomaking is such an empowering way to become an environmental leader. Sharing your bio creations encourages others to become agents of change themselves! #BeatPlasticPollution #BiomakingGuide

Question 5 What learning resources do you recommend for educators and families interested in exploring #biomaking for environmental education? #BiomakingGuide #BeatPlasticPollution

A5. If you or someone you know might be interested in expanding their knowledge of #Biomaking with some EXCELLENT hands-on activities, be sure to get your copy of Brilliant Labs / Labos Créatifs #BiomakingGuide, by Alisha Collins! #BeatPlasticPollution #BiomakingByAlisha

Thanks again everyone!💜Follow the link below to learn how you can get your own copy of the #BiomakingGuide Today! | brilliantlabs.typeform.com/to/QJgryRRZ | - #BeatPlasticPollution #WorldEnvrionmentDay

If you're looking for hands-on workshops about #Biomaking, check out the Brilliant Learning & Teaching event September 17-19 in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada! | bit.ly/3IYiLA7 | - #BeatPlasticPollution #WorldEnvironmentalDay

Celebrate #WorldOceanDay with us by registering for a #MissionBlue Splash Day Webinar June 15 (3:15ADT) to learn about this global #STEM competition for high school students🐟🌎🌊👉bit.ly/3OYrpT0 #BeatPlasticPollution & innovate for the #BlueEconomy

Are you a teacher looking for new ideas to inspire students in sustainable ways? Register to the professional #BLretreat Brilliant Learning and Teaching and learn from workshops on #Biomaking, #STEAM activities, and more! Super Early Bird before June 27th! buff.ly/43OzUUU

The NLTA is proud to be here and support the 2SLGBTQ+ community. #NoSpaceForHate

Great show of support for the importance of Inclusive Education.

What a treat it was to have some lovely visitors from École C.C. Loughlin today! Big thanks to Ashley Sheppard for taking the time to drop by and do some lazer cutting and button making!

What fun we’ve been having with Mr. B ! We loved making buttons in the maker space. Mr. Broadbent