Plastic Oceans Sculpture
by Laura Ní Fhlaibhín
Project aim:
To create 3D, hybrid sea-creature sculptures, inspired by the ocean, to draw attention to plastic waste. To challenge children to collect and re-use plastic bottles and plastic bags for their creations.
Duration:
6 lessons, 45 mins per lesson
Suitability:
3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th classes
Integration Opportunities:
-Science: Researching sea-creatures, developing an awareness of the impact of plastic waste coaster on ocean life and bio-diversity.
-Literacy: creative writing based on the sea-creature.
-S.P.H.,E.: active citizenship to support our environment and reduce plastic waste.
Materials:
Plastic waste: plastic water bottles, clear, blue and green coloured if possible, plastic bags, double sided tape, scissors, glue, fishing line wire, sewing needles, glue gun.