RECYCLING PROJECT

Term 3 Final Project Value: 40% of competency 1

In teams of 2 to 4, you will have a choice between 2 projects described below:

PROJECT #1: Recyclable Carnival Games

-  Build a carnival game completely made out of recyclable materials. (see next page for a list of materials) 10 pts

o  Examples are: ring toss, fishing game, planko, sand bean bag, Skee Ball game, etc.

-  In a duo-tang: (15 pts)

·  Design plan of your game (includes materials, force arrows if applies, dimensions)

·  Description of how it was built

·  Rules of your game

-  You will be marked on your creativity! (10 pts)

PROJECT #2: Model of a space related phenomenon.

-  Build a model of a space related phenomenon. (10 pts)

o  Examples are: a planet, a constellation, an astronaut, a spaceship, rover, astronomical instrument, etc. (The more recyclable materials you have, the more points you gain.)

-  In a duo-tang: (15 pts)

·  Design plan of your game (includes materials, force arrows if applies, dimensions)

·  Description of how it was built

·  5 interesting facts about your phenomenon

-  You will be marked on your creativity! (10 pts)

Date of the presentations:______

Materials you can recycle:

**Styrofoam is not recyclable.

Always recycle the following paper and cardboard materials:

·  paper (staples allowed) - paper towel rolls

·  newspapers - juice cartons

·  flyers, matte or glossy - milk cartons

·  magazines, matte or glossy - paper bags

·  envelopes - books

·  cereal boxes - phonebooks

·  frozen food boxes - egg cartons

·  laundry detergent boxes - file folders

·  shoe boxes

·  corrugated cardboard

·  cardboard boxes, always flattened and bundled with string

·  toilet paper rolls

Always recycle the following glass materials:

·  bottles (all shapes and colors, without or without label)

·  jars (all shapes and colors, without or without label)

Always recycle the following metallic objects:

·  cans

·  soda cans

·  lids

·  coat hangers

·  aluminium plates

·  aluminium foil (unsoiled)

Always recycle the following plastic items:

·  bottles previously containing non-toxic liquids (e.g., juice, milk, etc.)

·  containers previously containing haircare and bodycare products

·  containers previously containing soap, laundry detergent and other household detergents

·  containers previously containing food (e.g., yogurt, margarine)

·  lids

·  toilet paper bags*

·  paper towel bags*

·  food packaging (unsoiled)*