Upcycling Paper Products into Plantable Seed Paper

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Descrição

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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Como utilizar este recurso

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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Os recursos

O O recurso pode ser encontrado aqui:

• Upcycle Paper Products into Plantable Seed Paper

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Resultados da aprendizagem

• Obter conhecimentos prévios e aprofundar o conhecimento e a compreensão dos conceitos-chave da Cidadania para a Sustentabilidade, desafiando as visões do mundo e os valores estabelecidos.
• Aplicar uma série de ferramentas e quadros adequados para promover a Cidadania para a Sustentabilidade dos estudantes
• Sintetizar de forma colaborativa os conhecimentos, as ferramentas e os quadros para criar materiais didácticos e planos de aulas adaptados ao seu próprio contexto local

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Competências verdes

• Incorporar valores sustentáveis: Valuing Sustainability
• Abraçar a complexidade na sustentabilidade: Enquadramento de problemas
• Perspectivas de futuros sustentáveis: Adaptability
• Agir em prol da sustentabilidade: Ação colectiva

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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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