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WHAT IS THE GAME?
Earthrise is an educational card-based game where students take on sustainability challenges and solve them using biomimicry-inspired strategies. It’s designed to encourage teamwork, critical thinking, and environmental awareness in a fun, interactive way.
Additional Info:
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Audience: middle school, high school, or community groups
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Group size: works best with 4+ teams, classroom-friendl
GAME OBJECTIVES
Teach sustainability concepts through play.
Show how natural strategies can inspire human solutions.
Encourage collaboration and systems-level thinking.
Make environmental problem-solving engaging.
How It Works
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Challenge Cards → present a real-world sustainability problem.
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Resource & Action Cards → students propose solutions using these tools.
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Education Rounds → quick knowledge checks with bonus points.
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Scoring & Roles → points awarded for creativity, teamwork, and impact.
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Wildcards & Special Rounds → add strategy and excitement.
CARDS
Learning Outcomes
Challenge Cards
Understand the complexities of sustainability.
Resource & Action Cards
See how biomimicry connects ecosystems and human design.
Education Rounds
Learn to think about trade-offs, creativity, and teamwork.
Scoring & Roles
Reflect on how individual and group actions impact the planet.
Inspiration & Tie-in
Built-in reflection & debrief questions to spark discussion.
Optional award categories like Most Creative Solution or Best Teamwork.
Printable cards + teacher guide included in the PDF.
