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↓   A quick 15‑minute teacher‑led session to complete before our visit  ↓

LAB45 Pre-Workshop Session:

Group: S1–S2
Format: Teacher‑led (In year group Assembly or Tutor Time)
Purpose: Spark interest, set context, and prime students to spot sustainability problems & begin to generate ideas before the workshop.

Learning intentions

By the end of this micro‑session, students will be able to:

  1. Explain what LAB45 is and that it runs across multiple schools.
  2. Define a “changemaker” as someone who spots a problem and does something about it.
  3. Name one sustainability problem students might explore further in the upcoming 50 minute workshop.

What you need 

  • One video: LAB45 Pre‑Learning (6–7 mins) – Link below
  • Display (screen/board) and speakers

Welcome

Today we’re introducing LAB45, a creative sustainability challenge running across multiple schools. You’ll spot problems, think up ideas, and later pitch your ideas, the best ideas will be in with the chance of winning a prize.

During the video listen out for: ‘changemaker’, ‘problem → solution’, ‘your idea matters’.

What is a
"Change-Maker"
Someone who spots a problem and acts.
Name a sustainability issue you’ve spotted in your school, home, or community?
  • Food waste in the canteen
  • Devices left on or charging all the time
  • Fast fashion waste

LAB45 challenge

  • During the workshop, you’ll develop your ideas and pitch them in 60 seconds to camera
  • Ideas from different schools will be assessed together and winners selected for Best Idea and Most Innovative Idea.
  • It’s not about who shouts loudest; it’s about a clear, strong idea.

Prepare for the workshop

  • Between now and the workshop, spot a sustainability problem you care about.
  • Think: What’s happening? Who’s affected? Why does it matter?”
  • Keep it simple: Problem → Idea → Impact → Hook.

Close with Comprehension Questions:

  1. Why is overconsumption a problem?
  2. What makes an idea “innovative”?
  3. What kind of ideas could help reach Net Zero?

Additional resources to deepen students’ understanding of key workshop themes:

We recommend prioritising some of the following materials before our visit to the school.

Additional Visual Resources & Glossary:

Word Bank/Glossary LAB45 – CfE‑Aligned Glossary & Word Bank (S1–S2)

Key sustainability themed visual aids below (to display or print)