Reduce...Reuse....Upcycle
Looking for a
project that fosters creativity, citizenship, prototyping &
problem solving? Do an upcycling project! It fits into any
technology curriculum and reinforces science concepts such as
conservation and material science. Go a step further and make it an
authentic STEM activity. Incorporate a survey to get feedback from
others about ways they upcycle without knowing it. Then document the
trends of the survey in a chart to help form discussions on
additional opportunities for upcycling. Thanksgiving & Winter
Holiday time are great times to assign this activity since more
disposable products are in use- such as pie pans and toy clear
wrapping/containers! Also, students practice how to give thanks via
preservation of their environment. In addition, students educate
their family about ways to both save money and help the environment.
Trash can really be our treasure. Reduce, reuse.....these are two
actions we all can do!
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