7-11 years
We have a range of activities for 7 to 11 year olds, so if yo
u are looking for something to keep the kids occupied during the holidays or weekends, or are just looking to introduce or extend their knowledge of the 3Rs, then there are range of resources availble here. They can also be fun for adults and older children to!
Jigsaw Puzzle Pieces Picture Frame - Ever wondered what to with that jigsaw puzzle that is missing a few pieces? Well we have your answer.
CD Case Picture Frame - A great way to use those empty cd cases and a lovely picture frame from them.
Paper Pots - If you want to get the kids into the garden, why not make some paper pots to plant seedlings or young plants in. They can also planted directly into the ground once the plant is old enough, adding struture to the soil as well.
Denim Jeans Pocket Magnets - A great way to reuse those jeans you no longer wear and make them into something really useful.
What am I? - Can you guess what the 3Rs related item is from the clues?
Match the Words - Can they match the words and their definitions?
History of waste - Find out from grandparents or older relatives about how waste and what we do with it has changed.
101 Ways to Reuse - This is a great activity to play with a group of children, and they may think of some great ways to reuse items to!
Waste a Contentious Issue - Another great activity for a group of children, and one to get them thinking about our rubbish.
Waste Management Activity - Children have to design a waste management action plan for a town with no waste management services, and piles of rubbish! Notes are included but the following information sheets will also help with this activity:
Waste Hierachy Information Sheet
Waste Disposal Methods Information Sheet
We also have some great fact sheets on recycling and rubbish as well..
Did you like our resources? We are always looking for feedback and ways to improve our education programme. So please contact us if you have any feedback, questions or enquiries