ACTIVITY MATERIALS

Required:

Pencil

Markers

Cardboard

Paper

Masking Tape

Scissors

Optional:

Straws

String

Popsicle sticks

wooden skewers

؜Recycled Materials

؜+

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 build the base of a home using recycled materials.

Your goal: create one home structure by using only one type of recycled material.

Pick one material to work with, such as:

1. Paper
2. Cardboard
3. Bottle Caps
4. Cans

Use that one material to build a tower or structure that can become the base of a home.

You can make it tall, wide, or in an interesting shape.

Think about how to keep it balanced and standing up.

Activity Prompt

Paper

HOME EXAMPLES

Cardboard

Cans

Home Base:

Cardboard Tower

Inspiration:

Tall buildings and stacked homes

Description:

“I used only cardboard pieces to build my home base. I folded and stacked the pieces to make the structure stronger. My tower is tall and has different levels. I tried to make it stand up without falling over.”

Activity Example

1st

Choose one type of recycled material for your structure.

You will only use this one material to build your home base.

Look at the example photos and think about what shapes you can make.

Will your structure be tall, wide, or unusual?

20 min

Plan Your Home

2nd

Look around your home for recycled materials you can use.

You might find:

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

Choose materials that match your home idea.

20 min

Gather Your Materials

Gather Your Materials

3rd

Use your materials to build your tower or structure.

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

Focus on balance, shape, and keeping your structure standing.

60 min

Build Your Home

4th

Look at your structure and see if it stands up well.

Does it feel balanced?

Can it stay up on its own?

Make small changes if needed.

Then take a photo of your finished home base and submit it.

20 min

Play and Submit!

Slides with examples