During the second term, all Year 3 students at The English School participated in the Erasmus+ DataScEd4CiEn STEAM project “Every Bite Counts: Tackling Food Waste Together”. The project used Data Science to examine the causes and consequences of food waste and to consider practical ways of reducing waste at home and in the wider community.
The learning scenario brought together PSHCE, Mathematics, Science, English, Design & Technology and Computer Science. Students analysed authentic datasets using CODAP, compared food waste patterns, explored composting and biogas production, and considered the environmental, social and economic effects of food waste.
Students then designed practical outcomes, including sustainable food packaging, QR-linked recipes using leftover ingredients, awareness videos, podcasts, presentations and a collaborative digital cookbook. The project linked data literacy with scientific enquiry, communication, design and responsible citizenship.
Examples of project work: https://canva.link/ifqf8ep7kqaj7uo
