Objective

By the end of this lesson, Arnia will have learned about the importance of taking care of the environment through art and science. She will create a fun art piece using the rubbish she collects during her walk, while also understanding the impact of waste on nature.

Materials and Prep

• Comfortable walking shoes
• A reusable bag or container for collecting rubbish
• A notebook and pencil for observations
• Access to a local park or walking trail
• Optional: a camera or smartphone for taking pictures of interesting finds

Before the lesson, ensure that Arnia is dressed appropriately for the weather and knows the importance of picking up rubbish safely.

Activities

• Nature Walk and Rubbish Collection:

  Arnia will take a fun walk in her neighborhood or a local park. During the walk, she will collect any rubbish she finds along the way. This activity allows her to observe her surroundings while contributing positively to her environment.

• Art Creation:

  Once back home, Arnia will use the collected rubbish to create an art piece. She can arrange the items into a collage or sculpture, encouraging her creativity and showing how trash can be transformed into treasure.

• Reflection and Discussion:

  After creating her art, Arnia will write down her thoughts in her notebook. She can describe what she found, how it made her feel, and what she learned about keeping the environment clean.

Talking Points

• "Why do you think it’s important to keep our parks and streets clean?"
• "What types of rubbish did you find? Can you guess where it might have come from?"
• "How can we reuse or recycle some of the things we collected?"
• "What did you enjoy most about making art with the rubbish?"
• "How do you think picking up rubbish helps animals and plants?"
• "What are some other ways we can help the environment?"