Welcome Benjamin Franklin International School!
Date: September 16, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Students: 70 students in 6 groups with 7 teachers
Focus: Comprehensive Sustainability Workshop
🔑 Access Code: 7530#
Use this code for the key pad on the post to the right of the second gate
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🎯 Visit Overview & Objectives
▼Today's focus is on IBDP Collaborative Sciences Projects
You'll explore six innovative sustainability stations covering energy storage, soil management, water systems, automation, and natural construction techniques. Each station offers hands-on learning experiences designed to demonstrate real-world applications of collaborative science.
Learning Objectives
- Understand renewable energy storage and distribution systems
- Learn sustainable soil management and waste reduction techniques
- Explore water conservation and natural engineering solutions
- Experience agricultural automation and precision farming
- Discover traditional sustainable construction methods
- Apply scientific principles to environmental challenges
🎯 Your Key Inquiry Question
"What innovative methods can we use to reduce water waste in our school, drawing inspiration from effective water management practices in local or global contexts?"
Keep this question in mind as you explore each station. You'll present your findings and solutions at the end of the day!
📅 Today's Agenda
▼(2 hours)
3 × 30-minute rotations with 10 mins transition time
(1 hour)
Football in field! - Lunch will be a packed lunch
(2 hours)
3 × 30-minute rotations with 10 mins transition time
🔄 Rotation Schedule
▼| Time | Station 1 | Station 2 | Station 3 | Station 4 | Station 5 | Station 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:00-10:40 AM | Group 1 | Group 6 | Group 5 | Group 4 | Group 3 | Group 2 |
| 10:40-11:20 AM | Group 2 | Group 1 | Group 6 | Group 5 | Group 4 | Group 3 |
| 11:20-12:00 PM | Group 3 | Group 2 | Group 1 | Group 6 | Group 5 | Group 4 |
| 12:00-1:00 PM | 🍽️ LUNCH & FOOTBALL BREAK | |||||
| 1:00-1:40 PM | Group 4 | Group 3 | Group 2 | Group 1 | Group 6 | Group 5 |
| 1:40-2:20 PM | Group 5 | Group 4 | Group 3 | Group 2 | Group 1 | Group 6 |
| 2:20-3:00 PM | Group 6 | Group 5 | Group 4 | Group 3 | Group 2 | Group 1 |
🧪 Today's Stations
▼Planting
Station 1
Hands-on experience with sustainable planting techniques, seed propagation, and understanding plant growth cycles in different environmental conditions.
Composting
Station 2
The many ways to build good soil - learn sustainable soil creation and organic waste management techniques.
Robotic Gardening
Station 3
Tend your garden from 1,000km away - or let the bot do it! Explore automated agriculture and precision farming.
Wattle & Daub
Station 4
Harvest clay, then build a home with mud, hay, and sticks - ancient sustainable construction techniques.
Erosion Challenge
Station 5
Stop erosion, retain water and create a fertile hillside through natural engineering solutions.
Pumped Hydro
Station 6
Electrical energy from water - explore sustainable energy storage through gravity and water systems.
Hydraulic Ram Pumps
Station 7
Learn water hammer principles to pump water without electricity! Test the efficiency of our hydraulic ram pump - who knows how to do it?
Extra Demonstrations (Time Allowing)
SchoolAIR
IoT air quality and weather station project - monitor environmental conditions in real-time using sensor networks.
Smart Irrigation Demo
Automated watering systems that respond to soil moisture, weather data, and plant needs for optimal water efficiency.
Vineyard Disease, Wine Making & Drones
Using drone technology to monitor vineyard health, detect diseases early, and understand the winemaking process.
Additional Resources
🏆 Credit System
Earn Green$ for active participation. Use them for future visits or special experiences!
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