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Paper pot plants
This activity shares an easy way to reuse wastepaper and create plant pots that can go straight into the ground when the seeds have sprouted. It is a great way to share the importance of sustainability in nature. The activity is cross curricular. Learners apply English comprehension skills to follow the written instructions and design and technology to make the pots.
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Preparation
What you need
- wastepaper, not glossy, such as newspaper
Location
Outdoor or indoor
Resources
LtL Paper Pot Plants Guidance.pdf
633.97 KB
Step by step
- Download the guidance in the resources section.
- Read the guidance for step by step instructions.
Curriculum links
This activity can be used to support curriculum knowledge and skill development in English and Design and Technology, alongside enhancing nature education, with age appropriate adaptations.
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