Eco Bags
- Year Level: 3
Lesson Duration: 45 minutes
Learning Outcomes and Specific Purpose:
Students will '...explore the potential of weaving techniques and processes to create pattern, repition and contrast...' (VCAA, n.d) using recycled plastic bags.
This activity idea as taken from http://www.kidspot.com.au/OMO-fun-zone-Create-Plastic-bag-weaving+6389+568+article.htm?utm_source=OmoFunZone&utm_medium=QuickLinks&utm_campaign=omofunzone
Prerequisite knowledge and/or links to previous/future lessons:
No physical skills are needed for this activity, although it would be a good idea for the students to have some knowledge of recycling before participating in this activity.
Plastic shopping bags (ask students/parents to collect and bring into class if possible)
Carboard (Thick eg. Cardboard boxes)
Scissors
Assessment:
Teacher will informally assess students based on their ability to perform the weaving
technique.