Full Circle Learning Resources

How can we design a world that restores, replenishes, and sustains?

Full Circle On Demand isn’t just about displaying ideas—it’s about inspiring action. To help educators, students, and community leaders explore regenerative design, we’ve developed a set of lesson plans and activities that deepen engagement with the exhibition’s themes.

These hands-on resources encourage learners to think critically, solve problems creatively, and apply design principles to real-world challenges. They can be used independently of the exhibition, however, if you are interested in bringing this exhibit to your school, library, or community center, click here to learn more!

Full Circle Curriculum

The Full Circle Curriculum consists of seven modules, each focusing on a different aspect of regenerative design. Each module includes a lesson plan, discussion prompts, a design challenge, and a supporting slideshow to facilitate deeper exploration.

  • What does it mean to take care of our planet?

    Regenerative Design is more than sustaining the environment; it’s about restoring our planet to create a better tomorrow.

    In this lesson plan students will…

    • Learn what regenerative design means

    • Learn the 3 pillars of regenerative design

    • Learn about real-world regenerative projects

    • Participate in a design challenge

    Module 1: Lesson Plan

    Module 1: Google Slides

    Georgia Standards of Excellence

    Liberatory Design Thinking

  • How do buildings and cities impact the planet?

    A sustainable city is designed with environmental responsibility, economic viability, and social equity in mind, focusing on minimizing its ecological footprint and improving the quality of life for. its inhabitants.

    In this lesson plan, students will:

    • Learn what goes into designing a city

    • Consider how to build cities that positively impact the people that live in them and the planet

    • Learn about real sustainable architecture

      Participate in a design challenge!

    Module 2: Lesson Plan

    Module 2: Google Slides

    Georgia Standards of Excellence

    Liberatory Design Thinking

  • How might we design ways to protect & restore ecosystems?

    Using regenerative practices, we can improve our planet’s health by restoring its ecosystems and the diversity of life it supports.

    In this lesson plan, students will…

    • Learn what is an ecosystem

    • Learn why ecosystems are important

    • Learn how we can protect the ecosystem

    • Learn about design projects that restore ecosystems

    • Participate in a design challenge!

    Module 3: Lesson Plan

    Module 3: Google Slides

    Georgia Standards of Excellence

    Liberatory Design Thinking

  • How do our daily choices impact global resource management?

    Harnessing renewable energy and practicing sustainable resource management are pivotal steps in shaping a better future for our planet.S

    In this lesson plan, students will…

    • Learn about renewable energy

    • Learn why sustainable resource management is important

    • Learn about real-world design examples

    • Participate in a design challenge!

    Module 4: Lesson Plan

    Module 4: Google Slides

    Georgia Standards of Excellence

    Liberatory Design Thinking

  • How does access to resources impact the success of sustainability programs?

    Sustainability needs to have a social and cultural understanding, which means including equity, justice, community participation, and respect for cultural heritage in all design choices.

    In this lesson plan, students will…

    • Learn what social sustainability is and why it’s important

    • Learn what cultural sustainability is and why it’s important

    • Participate in a design challenge!

    Module 5: Lesson Plan

    Module 5: Google Slides

    Georgia Standards of Excellence

    Liberatory Design Thinking

  • What actions can we take to create a better future for the next generations?

    Long-term thinking and decision-making are necessary to create a sustainable, equitable, and just future for the planet and its inhabitants.

    In this lesson plan, students will…

    • Learn about long-term design thinking

    • Learn about actions for future generations

    • Participate in a design challenge!

    Module 6: Lesson Plan

    Module 6: Google Slides

    Georgia Standards of Excellence

    Liberatory Design Thinking

  • How can we effectively communicate complex ideas, like sustainability and regenerative practices, to a broad audience through visual displays?

    Students will learn the process of creating an exhibition, from conceptualization to setup, using the Full Circle On-Demand panels as their primary content.

    In this lesson, students will…

    • Understand the process of planning and designing an exhibition.

    • Gain insight into sustainability and regenerative design using the Full Circle On-Demand panels.

    • Create and set up a DIY exhibition using the panels and student-created models.

    • Develop skills in teamwork, critical thinking, and public speaking.

    Module 7: Lesson Plan

    Module 7: Google Slides

    Module 7: Student Guide

    Georgia Standards of Excellence

    Liberatory Design Thinking

Full Circle Curriculum FAQ

  • The GSE Standards for Full Circle can be found below and under each module.

    Georgia Standards of Excellence

    Liberatory Design Thinking

  • After filling out this form, we will send you the exhibition files! Additional information on the exhibition can be found here.

  • Email education@museumofdesign.org with any questions.

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Want to learn more about the exhibition? Explore Full Circle: Designing A Sustainable Future to see the projects that inspired these lessons.