Interview older family or community members about traditional practices in agriculture, food preservation, or natural resource use to explore intergenerational bioeconomy knowledge.
Foster communication and soft skills while learning how traditional knowledge can support sustainable practices and resilient ecosystems for the future.
Introduce the activity – Explain to students what bioeconomy means and why traditional knowledge is valuable for sustainable futures.
Prepare questions – Guide students to review the ‘Bioeconomy Legacy – Guiding Questions‘ and select a few that interest them. Students can also design their own interview through the User Interview method or the Interview Guide.
Arrange interviews – Support students in identifying and approaching older family or community members to interview.
Collect stories – Have students record, film, or write down the stories, tips, and practices shared by their elders.
Reflect and discuss – Facilitate a class discussion on what was learned, highlighting links to sustainability and resilience. This can for example be done through the Team Rotation method.
Share the knowledge – Encourage students to present their findings to peers, families, or on social media as part of their intergenerational bioeconomy project.
The methods of Duet Presentation and Presentation Bazaar suit this activity.
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