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Recycled Materials Game Design

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Recycled Materials Game Design

Recycled materials and games illustration

🎯 Part 1: Materials and Properties

1. Which materials can be recycled? Check all that apply:

Cardboard boxes

Metal cans

Gladwrap

Paper

Styrofoam

2. What is upcycling?

Throwing materials in the bin

Reusing materials to create something new and valuable

Buying new materials

Burning old materials

3. Match the material to its best property for game design:
Cardboard
Metal can
Paper roll
Plastic container
Lightweight and hollow
Strong and durable
Easy to cut and fold
Waterproof
4. Why is recycling important? Choose the best answer:

It makes materials look prettier

It reduces waste and protects the environment

It costs more money

It takes up more space

🎮 Part 2: Game Design Planning

5. Describe your recycled materials game idea in 2-3 sentences:
6. List 3 recycled materials you will use and explain why each is suitable:

Material 1: _________________ Why: _________________________________

Material 2: _________________ Why: _________________________________

Material 3: _________________ Why: _________________________________

7. Draw and label your game design:
8. What safety rules will you follow when building your game? List 3:

🔧 Part 3: Testing and Reflection

9. After testing your game, what worked well?
10. What would you improve about your game design?
11. How does using recycled materials help the environment?
12. Think of one other item you could upcycle into a different game or toy:

Item: _________________ Could become: _________________________________

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