Interactive Learning Experience Through Sulam Project By Integrating Sustainable Environment Activities With Inaq

The SULAM Program for the STREAM Mentoring Course with the theme of “From Waste to Wealth: Creative Sustainability” and Integration of Naqli and Aqli Knowledge (INAQ was a collaboration between Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM) and Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Dato’ Shahardin (SMKDS), Labu, Negeri Sembilan. Despite the vital role of Malaysia Education Blueprint 2013-2025 in the national agenda, the delivery of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education is far behind our national transformation education's trajectory. Considering STEM appealing to our students is yet approachable, the consequence could threaten our sustainable development and the new economy. Hence, the urgent need to improve the student’s interest in STEM elements through translational science and cultivating empathy are critical exercises that can contribute to a sense of purpose among students. The essential of developing empathy in STEM-related issues can be carried out with translational modules focusing on recycling for environment purposes and adapted with revolutionary approaches. The module developed based on the use of recycled materials selected for this program. The main objectives are to explain to school students the relationship between the use of recycled materials and the Quran, as well as to encourage school students to innovate in maintaining the sustainability of the environment created by Allah SWT while attracting the school students in STEM interest. This recycled materials module is divided into six activities, namely i) Journey Through the Digestive Tract, ii) Crafting Chalk from Eggshells, iii) Magical Color-Shift Paints, iv) Clean Water Challenge: DIY Filtrati on, v) Eco-Friendly Paper Making with Banana Stem, and vi) Science of Fire Safety. The developed module was implemented to the secondary schools students for and the effectiveness of the module was quantified through a set of survey questions after the program. Ergo, this platform will be a key starting point in establishing translational research and expanding the pool of talent at the university level, which is in line with the key principles of Malaysia’s Shared Prosperity Vision 2030 and Sustainable Development Goals 2030 by the United Nations.