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Recycled Toy Creation Extravaganza!

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KY.K.G.5
OI3
OB3
Self Directed Learning
Academic Mindset
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Purpose

Students will engage in a hands-on project to design and create their own toys using recyclable materials, fostering creativity and innovation. This experience encourages students to explore concepts of geometry by modeling shapes, while also promoting environmental consciousness through practices of conservation, reuse, and recycling. By collaborating with peers and reflecting on their processes, students will build self-directed learning skills, enhance their academic mindset, and develop critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

Learning goals

Students will learn to creatively use recyclable materials to design and construct a toy, applying their understanding of geometric shapes and environmental conservation practices. They will develop self-directed learning skills by reflecting on their design process and incorporating feedback from peers. Through presenting their toy and engaging in a gallery walk, students will enhance their academic mindset and critical thinking abilities, exploring innovative solutions to reduce waste and foster sustainability within their community.

Standards
  • KY.K.G.5 - Model shapes in the world by building figures from components and drawing shapes.
  • OI3 - Explore strategies and practices to conserve energy and reduce waste
  • OB3 - Examine behaviors that conserve, reuse and recycle resources to maintain the environment
Competencies
  • Self Directed Learning - Students use teacher and peer feedback and self-reflection to monitor and direct their own learning while building self knowledge both in and out of the classroom.
  • Academic Mindset - Students establish a sense of place, identity, and belonging to increase self-efficacy while engaging in critical reflection and action.
  • Critical Thinking & Problem Solving - Students consider a variety of innovative approaches to address and understand complex questions that are authentic and important to their communities.

Products

Students will design and construct a toy using recyclable materials, showcasing creativity and resourcefulness. Each toy will be presented to classmates and school staff, highlighting the design process and the materials used. The final product will be a tangible representation of their understanding of shape modeling and environmental conservation practices.

Launch

Invite students to a 'Toy Design Workshop' where they explore a variety of recyclable materials and brainstorm ideas for their toy creations in small groups. Encourage them to think about the shapes and attributes of toys they enjoy, and how they can replicate or innovate these using the materials available. Facilitate a lively discussion on the importance of recycling and how their toy designs can contribute to reducing waste.

Exhibition

Students will showcase their created toys during a 'Toy Fair' event in the classroom, inviting school staff and peers to explore each unique design. Each student will present their toy and explain their creative process, highlighting the materials used and the toy's functionality. This exhibition will allow students to receive feedback and celebrate their innovative solutions with the school community.

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