Programme Hints - Brownies make things - Paper Rolls Handicraft
Activity:Paper Rolls Handicraft |
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Group |
Brownie Section |
Time needed |
20-30 minutes |
Learning Goal |
Members try to recycle waste and turn them into useful household products. They learn to cherish and make good use of resources to reduce waste.
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Instructions |
Phone Holder
Scarf Hanger
Reference: https://www.favecrafts.com/Green-Crafting/16-Uses-for-Toilet-Paper-Rolls
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Which elements of the method are used, and how? |
☑ Learning in small groups - Members collect materials at home for recycling, such as toilet paper rolls, old magazines, posters etc. They can enrich the resources and share them together.
☑ My path, my pace – Members can make use of different materials and methods in a creative way.
☑ Learning by doing – Members learn to reuse and recycle the resources to make things in an inexpensive way. It is also environmentally friendly.
☑ Connecting with my world – Members pay attention to the environment issues. They learn to reduce waste and recycle the resources to save the world.
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How does the method give youth members a chance to take the lead? |
Members learn to find out the value of the unused items and convert them into useful resources. A leader should also be observant and has lots of ideas.
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How can you connect this activity to the values of Girl Guiding and Girl Scouting? |
Members discuss the ways of reuse and recycle the waste. They learn to reduce waste and fight against pollutions. The activity develops members’ creativity. They increase their self-confidence and self-value.
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