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The aim of the proposal is to transform the landscape of the school and use the limited available space to the best advantage: growing plants not only to eat, and for their other obvious sensory benefits, but also in order to generate opportunities for learning. In Science and Technology, this will tie in with a drive towards greater sustainability, by involving children and parents in the design, making and testing of mini-greenhouses made from re-used materials.
The heart of this project is the design and build of a full-size greenhouse from re-used materials that would otherwise go to landfill or the recycling centre, such as plastic bottles or bubble-wrap. The final design will balance practicality with designs from our childrens' imaginations. A design will be chosen from a small number of prototypes tested for stability and thermal insulation properties. Children will work in teams on their designs within their year groups. Each team will receive the support of a designated secondary school student – chosen on the basis that he or she is regarded as ‘gifted and talented’ in science.
An interesting project with good engineering links. This project has many possibilities and could easily be expanded into many areas in the future.
