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ITINERARY

REGENERATIVE ECONOMY

Intended for students in the 9th year of Elementary School and the 3rd year of High School

In this track, students are challenged to solve a real-world problem they want to solve, conducting in-depth research to understand the nature and causes of the problem, and exploring inspiring examples of regenerative businesses.

ABOUT THE ITINERARY

Students are guided through a structured, hands-on process to identify, understand and address a specific socio-environmental problem through a regenerative approach.

After identifying the problem, students are encouraged to develop a detailed business plan for regenerative schools that addresses the identified problems, including product or service definition, market analysis, marketing and sales plan, and financial analysis, encouraging the development of skills such as leadership and critical thinking.

Scientific Research

Environmental Creativity

Sociocultural Mediation

Environmental Entrepreneurship

RESOURCES
NECESSARY

Computers and tablets for research

Internet access for researching information, academic articles and case studies

Presentation software like PowerPoint or Google Slides

Report writing and presentation creation

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METHODOLOGY

Using Project-Based Learning (PBL), students will gain a deep understanding of the principles and practices of this innovative economic approach, while developing practical skills and promoting the application of these concepts in a real-world context. Assessment is carried out individually and collectively using the following criteria: analysis of the results achieved in relation to the established goals, group discussion on the challenges faced and lessons learned, and the identification of opportunities for improvement for future projects.

SEARCH

COMMUNICATION

TEAMWORK

HOW TO RUN

This itinerary is carried out in three stages: presentation, business plan and prototype. See below for explanations of each of them.

PREPARATION OF THE PLAN

Students should be divided into groups of no more than six people to develop a business plan for a regenerative school. This work should contain specific topics such as:

Executive Summary

It should define the school’s vision and mission, highlighting its commitment to holistic education and its short-, medium-, and long-term goals. The school description should explain the concept and philosophy of a regenerative school, detailing its pedagogical approach and sustainability principles, as well as describing its location and integrative curriculum, which includes environmental education, regenerative agriculture practices, and community development.

Market analysis

Identifying the target audience, such as families and students who value sustainable education, and studying other schools that focus on sustainability and environmental education. It is also essential to assess the demand for regenerative education in the region.

Marketing plan

It contains strategies for online and offline campaigns, participation in education fairs and community events, highlighting the school's unique features, such as practical learning in environmental regeneration projects and partnerships with sustainability organizations. Distribution channels such as social media, institutional website and community partnerships should also be detailed.

Operational plan

It should describe the facilities needed, including classrooms, laboratories, gardens, and recreation areas, and list staff needs, such as teachers specializing in environmental education, administrators, and support staff. Daily operational processes, from welcoming students to maintaining the facilities, should be clearly outlined.

Financial plan

It is necessary to identify the initial capital, including construction, equipment and staffing, and present detailed financial projections for the first 3-5 years, considering expected revenues, operating costs and projected profits. Exploring sources of financing, such as investors, government grants and crowdfunding campaigns is essential.

Sustainability and social impact

Explain the sustainable practices incorporated into the school's operations, such as renewable energy, recycling, and composting, and how the school will contribute to the local community by offering outreach programs and collaborating with local sustainability initiatives

Risk management

List potential risks, such as financing issues and regulatory challenges, and develop strategies to mitigate them, including contingency plans and diversification of revenue sources.

Implementation schedule

Define the main stages of the project, from initial planning to the opening of the school, establishing important milestones and deadlines for each phase of development.

Appendices

Additional relevant documents such as founder biographies, partner letters of intent, and feasibility studies should be included.

PRESENTATION OF CONTENT

In this step, teachers should explore this innovative and essential economic approach, bringing analyses of how the regenerative economy stands out as an alternative to the traditional economic model, highlighting its fundamental principles of environmental regeneration, social equity, shared value creation, collaborative innovation and economic resilience.

With these analyses, it will be possible to understand the practical implications and potential that the regenerative economy has to create a more sustainable and inclusive future for all.

We have separated some additional content to help you work on this first stage with your students:

REGENERATIVE PRODUCT

After learning about the concepts of regenerative economy and developing a business plan, it's time to create a regenerative product!

Each working group will be responsible for developing and designing a detailed prototype of a regenerative school product, designed based on the best sustainable and innovative practices, reflecting the concepts studied and applied throughout the activities.

In addition, the final prototype will be displayed at a trade fair (Regenerative Economy Fair), where the groups will have the opportunity to present their ideas, explain the development process and demonstrate the functionality and benefits of the created product. The fair will serve not only as a showcase for the creativity and efforts of the students, but also as a space for the exchange of knowledge, feedback and inspiration among all participants and visitors.

PROGRAM CONTENT

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Scoring

Types of texts (descriptive, narrative, dissertative)

Solutions for situations that threaten the balance of the ecosystem

Scientific research (definition of the problem situation, research object, justification, elaboration of the hypothesis, literature review, experimentation and simulation, data collection and analysis, accuracy of measurements, elaboration of graphs and tables, argumentative discussion, construction and presentation of conclusions)

Reading and interpretation of topics related to Natural Sciences, using reliable sources

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