Upcycling Paper Products into Plantable Seed Paper

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Beschrijving

This resource presents a hands-on activity for students to explore sustainability and plant biology by creating plantable seed paper. Using shredded recycled paper, students make new sheets embedded with seeds that can later sprout into plants. The activity connects science, art, and environmental education while fostering upcycling and waste reduction. It aligns with STEM and sustainability education goals, encouraging students to think critically about their ecological footprint and the circular economy. The experiment allows students to understand the importance of paper recycling, material decomposition, and plant growth, making it ideal for cross-disciplinary learning.

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Hoe gebruik je deze bron

This short-term, hands-on project engages students in creating plantable seed paper from recycled materials. Teachers facilitate discussions on sustainability, recycling, and the role of fertilizers in plant growth. Students then conduct experiments to observe how different types of seed paper affect plant development, fostering critical thinking and environmental stewardship.

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De middelen

De vind je hier:

• Upcycle Paper Products into Plantable Seed Paper

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Leerresultaten

• Eliciteren van voorkennis en verder ontwikkelen van kennis en begrip van de belangrijkste concepten van Duurzaam Burgerschap, waarbij gevestigde wereldbeelden en waarden in twijfel worden getrokken.
• een reeks geschikte hulpmiddelen en kaders toepassen om duurzaam burgerschap bij studenten te bevorderen
• Samen de kennis, hulpmiddelen en kaders synthetiseren om onderwijsmateriaal en lesplannen te maken die zijn aangepast aan hun eigen lokale context.

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Groene competenties

• Duurzame waarden belichamen: Valuing Sustainability
• Complexiteit omarmen in duurzaamheid: Probleemstelling
• Duurzame toekomstvisies: Adaptability
• Handelen voor duurzaamheid: Collectieve actie

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Creative Commons

“This project is linked to the Science Buddies guide “Upcycle Paper Products into Plantable Seed Paper”, available at Science Buddies. The resource is shared under the terms of the CC BY-NC-ND (Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives) License, which allows for non-commercial use but does not permit modifications or derivative works. Proper attribution must be given to the original creators.”

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