ACTIVITY MATERIALS

Required:

Pencil

Markers

Cardboard

Paper

Masking Tape

Scissors

Optional:

Straws

String

Popsicle sticks

wooden skewers

؜Recycled Materials

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RECYCLED MATERIALS EXAMPLES

Cardboard Boxes

Cardboard Tubes

Egg Cartons

Strings

Straws and Cups

Old Magazines

Plastic packaging

؜Plastic Bottles and Caps

Now it’s time to turn recycled materials into something fun to play with.

Your goal: Create one simple game using items you can find at home.

Use recycled materials and simple craft supplies to build your game.

Activity Prompt

؜Aiming Game

GAMES EXAMPLES

؜Maze Game

؜Stacking Game

Game:

Math Cups

Inspiration:

Aiming games at fairs and carnivals

Description:

Dangle numbered cups from a cardboard frame, then take aim! Shoot an arrow or toss a ball, then add, subtract, or multiply the numbers you hit.

Activity Example

1st

Think about what kind of game you want to make.

Will players throw something, spin something, stack something, or guide something through a path?

Draw a quick sketch of your idea.

Think about what the player has to do and how someone can win the game.

15 mins

Plan Your Game

Maze Game Example

2nd

Look around your home for recycled materials you can use.

You might find:

1. cardboard, bottle caps, paper rolls, plastic containers, string, egg cartons, or small boxes.

Choose materials that match your game idea.

10 mins

Gather Your Materials

Research on youtube fun some reels/videos that can guide you!

Research on youtube fun some reels/videos that can guide you!

3rd

Use your materials to make your game.

Cut, tape, fold, stack, or decorate the pieces as needed.

60 mins

Build Your Game

4th

Try your game at least once.

Check if it works and make small changes if needed.

Then take a photo or short video of your finished game and submit it.

20 min

Play and Submit!

؜Great!

You've Completed

Activity 1