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It's time to think about saving energy and looking after the planet.
Activities
Make a DIY solar shower
Solar superstars - DIY solar shower
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Weave goodbye to waste
Make natty mats and reuse refuse, learning the art of weaving along the way.
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The art of recycling
Get crafty to learn about endangered animals and how recycling can help everyone.
Plastic bottle greenhouse
Put your DIY skills to the test and build a greenhouse from plastic bottles, then experiment with growing different flowers or vegetables.
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Crafty obstacle course
Create a crafty obstacle course with recyclable materials, then enjoy racing with your friends.
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Make food matter
Do you know how much food gets wasted? Make something tasty with food that would otherwise get thrown away.
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Frame the wind
Find out how renewable energies help us create a better world.
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Preparation
Equipment
- Plastic bottles, such as fizzy drink bottles, squash bottles or milk bottles – one per group, per pair or per person
- Bin bag
- Drill or hammer and nail
- Protective safety goggles – one per group
- Rulers
- Scissors
- Pens or pencils
- A4 card
- Variety of old plastic bags and fabrics to weave
- String
- Tables
- Clean, empty plastic bottles (500ml)
- Clean, empty plastic bottles (two litres)
- Access to water
- Drill
- Bamboo canes
- Hammer
- Nails
- Lollipop sticks
- Permanent markers
- Wood (Choose a softwood like pine or cedar to make it easier to cut. Consider using recycled wood to keep costs down and make the structure even more environmentally friendly.)
- Wood screws and screwdriver
- Hand saw
- Bubble wrap (optional)
- Hinges (optional – a door may not be necessary for your design)
- Clean items of recycling
- A4 paper
- Ingredients and equipment (see recipe card)
- Paper cups
- Drawing pins
- Thick cardboard
- Pencils with erasers on the ends
Resources
Activity Plan (Weave Goodbye To Waste)
PDF - 413.3KBActivity Plan (Plastic Bottle Greenhouse)
PDF - 577.0KBFood waste diary
PDF - 350.7KBRecipe card (Mini pizzas)
PDF - 184.1KBRecipe card (Mixed fruit pancakes)
PDF - 183.9KBEnergy sources
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