SCRAP CRAFT

 

OBJECTIVE: To make play things out of recycled materials

GRADE: K-4

MATERIALS: Paper, egg cartons, color markers, pipe cleaners, and masking tape

PROCEDURES: To make caterpillars: cut egg carton in half and then group halves together and color the caterpillar. To make an "eco-box:" decorate an egg carton, use carton sections as a collection box for rocks, shells, leaves, etc., research each collected item and share findings with group

PARENT/CHILD EXPERIENCE: Work together to collect and identify specimens sharing the information they have gathered

BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Reference materials, pictures, and books to aid in research

EVALUATION: Each student/family group completes the project and is able to share information about their findings