Building with Recycled Materials
Students design and build unique sculptures using everyday recycled items. They transform boxes, tubes, and plastic containers into new and imaginative forms.
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Students design and build unique sculptures using everyday recycled items. They transform boxes, tubes, and plastic containers into new and imaginative forms.
Key Questions
- How can we turn everyday waste into a piece of art?
- What new forms can you create from a simple cardboard box?
- How do the shapes of recycled objects inspire your design?
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