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Project results

Activities

Activity number 6

 

Name of the activity

“Piggy Bank”

 

Introduction of the topic

The importance of upcycled art crafts, such as the upcycled "Piggy Bank," in today's world, where environmental sustainability is paramount, cannot be overstated. Upcycling signifies a significant change in how we manage waste and conserve resources. Reusing trashed items, like plastic bottles or containers, to make something entirely new and useful lessens the load on our overburdened landfills while also giving materials that would otherwise contribute to environmental degradation a second chance. In particular, the upcycled Piggy Bank serves as a representation of creativity and mindful consumption. It demonstrates how a little creativity and innovation can take the ordinary and turn it into something extraordinary, serving as a compelling testament to the potential hidden within objects that are thought to be useless.Additionally, the value of upcycled piggy banks goes far beyond their positive effects on the environment. Involving students in the upcycling process teaches them priceless lessons. They gain knowledge about the fundamentals of recycling, the significance of minimising waste, and the creative potential in commonplace items as they work on making these “Piggy Banks”. The next generation will become conscientious stewards of our planet as a result of this practical experience, which fosters a strong sense of environmental responsibility.

 

Materials

  • large plastic bottle
  • 5 bottle covers
  • newspapers
  • sticky tape
  • googly eyes
  • cardboard (for ears)
  • pipe cleaner (for tail)
  • craft paint (white + couple other colours)
  • PVA glue
  • clear all purpose glue or glue gun
  • clear varnish

 

Grouping and interaction

Pairs or Teams

 

Description of the activity

  1. Cut the bottle in half, discarding the middle section. Put the bottom part's deep edge in hot or boiling water and quickly push it inside the top part. Now it ought to fit inside. Use tape to hold in place.
  2. To create four bottle covers for legs, connect them with sticky tape.
  3. Use weak craft glue to attach newspapers to the bottle.
  4. After painting the newspaper print with white to cover it, decorate as you like.
  5. Connect the pipe cleaner tail, eyes, and ears (and paint them) using all-purpose glue or a glue gun.
  6. Apply a final coat of clear glossy varnish to completely cover the piggy bank. In addition, you can trim the ears because they wouldn't stay up.
  7. After the piggy bank has dried completely, use the cutter to carefully make a coin-holding hole. Otherwise, you can use glittery nail polish to secure the edges.

 

Use of the device you created - sustainability of the artefact

When possible, give one or two proposals for the use of the artefact it was created  

1. Value in Education:

Increasing kids' awareness and participation in the upcycling process. They learn the value of creativity, waste reduction, recycling and upcycling from making this artefact. From a young age, this awareness fosters a sense of responsibility for the environment.

2. Promotion of Innovation and Creativity:

  • Encourages Creativity: Upcycling activities inspire creativity in kids as they experiment with novel ways to turn commonplace items into useful and beautiful objects, like piggy banks.
  • Critical thinking skills are developed as children learn to solve problems relating to design and functionality.

 

 

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