Leveraging game-based approach for environment education

Adithi Muralidhar (HBCSE)

This talk will address the critical issue of sustainability in education, with a focus on waste management within India's K-12 curriculum. It will introduce Trace the Waste, an educational board game designed to engage middle school students in exploring domestic waste management practices. The talk will also examine the application of the iterative design process and the integration of game mechanics in the development of the game, highlighting its evolution through multiple playtesting sessions, with particular emphasis on its role in raising awareness of waste management practices.