Workshop Aims:

Design and create a product from recycled plastic bags. See the recycled plastic bag product collection here.​

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KS1 Objectives:

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• Share Plastic Shed projects, emphasising the creative possibilities of plastic bottle lids, recycled plastic, community commitment and creative thinking.

• Create a recycled plastic bag sheet and create a simple product with the support of a facilitator.

 

This supports the KS1 National Curriculum through Science (everyday materials and how they change), Geography (understanding waste and the environment), and Art & Design and Design & Technology (using materials creatively to design and make simple products), alongside developing speaking and listening skills.

 

KS2 Objectives:

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• Share Plastic Shed projects, emphasising the creative possibilities of plastic bottle lids, recycled plastic, community commitment and creative thinking.

• Discover design possibilities with plastic waste materials.

• Design and create a plastic product.

• Reflect & discuss outcomes.

 

This supports the KS2 National Curriculum through Science (properties of materials), Geography (environmental impact and sustainability), and Art & Design and Design & Technology (designing, making, and reflecting on purposeful products), while encouraging problem-solving, discussion, and evaluation of their own designs and outcomes.

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KS3 Objectives:

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• Share Plastic Shed projects, emphasising the creative possibilities of plastic bottle lids, recycled plastic, community commitment and creative thinking.

• Explore the environmental impact of plastic waste and the importance of recycling.

• Experiment with different techniques to create recycled plastic material.

• Design and create a recycled plastic product.

• Reflect on and evaluate their design process, material choices, and final outcomes.

 

This supports the KS3 National Curriculum through Science (materials and sustainability), Geography (environmental impact and waste), and Art & Design and Design & Technology (exploring creative processes, material experimentation, and product design), while encouraging problem-solving, evaluation, and creative thinking.

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KS4 Objectives:

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• Share Plastic Shed projects, emphasising the creative possibilities of plastic bottle lids, recycled plastic, community commitment and creative thinking.

• Investigate how recycled materials can be transformed into functional and creative products.

• Develop and refine design ideas through experimentation with recycled plastics and making techniques.

• Create a purposeful recycled plastic product.

• Critically evaluate their work, considering functionality, aesthetics, sustainability, and design outcomes.

 

This supports KS4 learning through Art & Design, Design & Technology, and Science by exploring sustainable materials, product development, creative experimentation, and evaluation of outcomes, while developing practical making skills and understanding of environmental responsibility and circular design.

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