S. Int T1W7 - Bonus Time

What does "upcycling" refer to?

• Throwing away old items

• Reusing waste materials to create something of higher value

• Buying brand new products

• Ignoring the environment

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CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Instead of buying new furniture, you can upcycle old pieces by giving them a fresh ______ of paint or varnish.

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

​ (a)   is a key aspect of upcycling, as it involves using materials that might otherwise be considered ​ (b)   .​

• Repurposing
• waste
• Recycling
• valuable
• Creativity
• useful

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Upcycling is a way to promote ​ (a)   .

• sustainable practices
• excessive consumerism
• environmental degradation
• planned obsolescence

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CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

Which of the following is an upcycled product?

• New plastic bottle
• Freshly cut wood
• Brand new car
• A handmade rug from old t-shirts

Before starting an upcycling project, it's important to research and gather _______ for inspiration.

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CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.8.5

Upcycled products often showcase the creativity and ​ (a)   of the individuals who make them.

• innovation
• perseverance
• kindness
• diligence

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Upcycling contributes to the conservation of ​ (a)   resources since it decreases the need for new raw materials.

• natural
• manmade
• forest
• wooden

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Instead of throwing away ​ (a)   jars, you can upcycle them into stylish candle holders.

• glass
• paper
• wooden
• cotton

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CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Which upcycling project would you be interested in doing the most?

• Creating a tote bag from an old t-shirt

• Glass jar lanterns

• Bottle cap coasters

• Tin can flower pots