Open Minds Will Find Eco-Virtual STEAM Solutions Towards Climate (Wi-Mi)

Aims of the tool

Empower teachers and students to integrate climate change topics into education using innovative digital and STEAM-based tools.

Promote climate literacy and awareness among young people aged 12–16.

Develop engaging multimedia resources (podcasts, videos, infographics) to support climate education.

Encourage critical thinking and creativity through interactive and participatory learning approaches.

Foster community engagement via Community Science Projects and competitions related to climate action.

Support teachers with practical strategies and a toolkit for integrating climate topics into curricula.

Build sustainable networks of educators committed to climate education.

Description of the tool

Under Work Package 3, the Wi-Mi project developed a comprehensive Toolkit designed to help teachers integrate climate change education into school curricula using engaging, digital, and STEAM-based methods. The Toolkit includes practical guidance, lesson plans, multimedia resources, and creative activities tailored for students aged 12–16. It offers step-by-step instructions on how to deliver climate-related topics in an interactive, student-centered way, encouraging critical thinking, creativity, and active participation. Additionally, it provides strategies for assessment, ideas for local community projects, and tips for adapting materials to diverse classroom contexts. The Wi-Mi Toolkit serves as an accessible, user-friendly resource to empower educators in fostering climate literacy and environmental responsibility among young learners.