ECO INSPIRED ART PROJECTS

Pop Bottle Chandelier

Use plastic bottles to create a Chihuly inspired chandelier. Dale Chihuly is an American blown glass artist based in Seattle Washington. He is well known for making the artform of glass blowing a ollaborative effort amoung numerous artists. He has taken it from decorative table top pieces to larger than life indoor and outdoor installation. He is well known for his "Chandelier" installations that can be found all over the world.To learn more about Dale Chihuly and his art check out his website at www.chihuly.com. 

To create your very own Chihuly inspired chandelier. Click here for full instructions and have fun creating your own work of recycled art, Chihuly style.

 

Saving The Sea Turtle Drawing

Help in spreading a positive message on what we can do to save our sea turtles by creating a sea turtle drawing. Along with lines and shapes often found on the body of the sea turtle, use your imagination to create a unique sea turtle of your own. Use your creativity to tell give the world this important message.

  

2 Liter Bottle Fish

Something that is always a bit hit in my class, the 2 liter fish. It is something really quite stunnning when complete. This project gives a creative use for those 2 liter bottles. Click here to find the complete directions. Enjoy!

 

 

 

Flowers Made From Water Bottles

My second graders had a great time creating their three-dimensional flowers from the water bottles they brought in to use. We created some scluptured flowers in honor of spring and Earth Day! Click here to find the complete instructions.

 

 

 

Recyclable Architecture

This is a fabulous way to create 3D sclupture. With some creativity, hot glue and items that would normally be discarded, you can create a three-dimensional building of your choice. The possibilities are endless. Click here to find out more about this project.

 

Teacher Resources

Tropical Fish Word Search
In Eco-Action you will find many images of the fish found in Cozumel, Mexico. Check them out and then click on the fish to find the tropical fish word search. 

 

Sea Turtle Maze
After the baby sea turtles are born, they are guided to the ocean by the moonlight. Click on the turtles to download the maze. Help them find their way to their ocean home.

 

  Conservation Acrostic Poem
  An acrostic poem is a fun and easy way to write. Click here to find a acrostic poem about conservation.

 

 Environmental Writing Prompt
 
Click here to download a writing prompt about our environment. Put your imagination to work and write about ways you can make a difference in our environment.