Recycling Badge Craft
Task 3: Create something useful from recyclable items.
Time: 15/20 minutes
Equipment: 2L Bottle, Small Syringe, Hot Glue, Blade or Drill, Rope, Decorations
Method:
Cut the Syringe in half. Color the cut side of the syringe with a black marker, and push it onto the cap to mark the cut-out area.
Cut the circle out with a blade or drill it if possible (adults need to do this). Secure the plunger end of the syringe in the hole and seal with hot glue.
While the glue is drying the Meerkats can decorate the 2L bottle. Secure the rope around the bottle, fill the bottle with water and hang it up.
This activity can also apply to the World Around Us Badge, Task 3
Resources
Video link to making the water dispenser.
Recycling Badge Craft
Task 3: Create something useful from recyclable items.
Time: 10 - 15 minutes
Equipment: Empty 2L bottle (Coke etc.), Scissors, Sellotape, Rulers, Permanent Markers
Method:
Meerkats should start by drawing the cutlines on the bottle. Once the lines are done, cut the top of the bottle off. Before you cut the downward lines, cut a thin strip from the top, this will be the band that you will use to keep the strips in place. Strips are bent outwards and tucked under the band which was cut from the top part. If the band is not strong enough to hold the strips, use sellotape to secure the strips.
This activity can also apply to the Nature Badge, Task 1/4
Resources
Video link to making the flower pot