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Aim of the Activity
To reuse, reduce and recycle through up-cycling materials to design and create something new to support a sustainable future.
Target Year Level
Year 6 - 9
Curriculum Alignment
Science, Design Technology, The Arts
Things you will need
Any materials you have laying around your house that you can repurpose
possible materials
tape
scissors
wood
fabric
glue
cardboard
Description of the Activity
Think of a way that you can utilise some of the things around your house
Look at the links below for some inspiration
Draw a labelled diagram of your design
Write a list of recycled or old materials you may need or could use
Begin creating!
You may also like to write a procedure of how you made your object once you have finished
Questions to talk about with your child
What are you making? Why, what is its purpose?
What materials do you think you need and would work best?
If you don't have a material you need, ask what could you replace it with?
Links for further learning
https://www.onegreenplanet.org/lifestyle/fun-upcycling-projects-that-are-perfect-to-make-with-kids/
https://twistedsifter.com/2012/06/creative-ways-to-repurpose-reuse-and-upcycle-old-things/
https://maybeiwill.com/15-fun-upcycling-ideas-for-kids/
https://www.parentmap.com/article/upcycled-crafts-for-kids-and-families
https://www.abc.net.au/btn/classroom/upcycling-kids/10527044
Help for writing and explanation of your piece
https://www.literacyideas.com/explanation-texts
https://www.literacyideas.com/procedural-texts
https://www.teachstarter.com/au/teaching-resource/exploring-procedural-texts-powerpoint/
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