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Complete Activity 1 and five additional activities to earn your Planet Watch Badge. Throughout this challenge you will explore ways to care for our planet by learning about biodiversity, pollinators, forests, marine wildlife, recycling, reducing waste, upcycling, and sustainable living. You'll take part in fun hands-on activities, create eco-friendly projects, share your learning with others, and discover how small actions can make a big difference for the environment. Together, we can protect nature and help build a greener future. ??

Resources

? Planet Watch Badge – Master Resources List

General Resources

* Pens and pencils
* Paper
* Poster paper
* Card
* Clipboards (optional)
* Books or internet access
* Printer (optional)

### Craft Supplies

* Scissors
* Glue
* Paint brushes
* Yellow and black paint
* Markers
* Colouring pencils
* Decorations
* Recycled paper or cardboard

### Activity 1 – Green Themed Night

* Recycling bins
* Clean recyclable items
* Nature scavenger hunt sheets
* Seeds or seedlings
* Healthy snacks

### Activity 2 – Biodiversity

* Biodiversity game
* Animal and plant pictures

### Activity 3 – Bumble Bees

* Wooden clothes pegs
* Yellow paint
* Black paint
* Paper or felt wings
* Bee Tag game instructions

### Activity 4 – Forest Animals

* Endangered animal fact sheets
* Research books or internet

### Activity 5 – Seed Bombs

* Potting soil
* Air-dry clay powder
* Wildflower seeds
* Water
* Mixing bowls
* Spoons
* Drying trays
* Gift tags

### Activity 6 – Marine Wildlife

* Marine wildlife information
* NZ marine animal pictures
* Poster supplies

### Activity 7 – Recycled Fashion Show

* Old clothing
* Plastic bottles
* Boxes
* Cardboard
* Paper
* Fabric scraps
* String
* Recycled decorations

### Activity 8 – E-Waste

* Collection boxes
* Labels
* Information about local e-waste recycling centres

### Activity 9 – Clothes Swap

* Clothing racks or tables
* Hangers
* Clothing labels
* Shopping bags or reusable bags

### Activity 10 – Reusable Bag

* Old T-shirts or recycled fabric
* Needle and thread
* Sewing machine (optional)
* Pins
* Scissors

### Activity 10 – Beeswax Wrap

* Cotton fabric
* Beeswax pellets
* Baking paper
* Iron
* Ironing board
* Scissors

### Activity 11 – Water Game

* Three buckets or containers
* Reduce, Reuse and Recycle labels
* Water-saving scenario cards

### Activity 12 – Plastic Recycling

* Plastic recycling poster
* Guest speaker (optional)
* Visit to a recycling facility (optional)

### Activity 13 – Upcycling

* Old household items
* Paint
* Glue
* Scissors
* Fabric scraps
* Buttons
* Ribbon
* DIY materials

### Activity 14 – Eco-Friendly Cleaners

* White vinegar
* Baking soda
* Lemon juice
* Castile soap (or mild dish soap)
* Water
* Spray bottles
* Glass jars
* Measuring cups and spoons
* Mixing bowls
* Cloths or microfiber cloths
* Labels for bottles

## Optional Equipment

* Tables
* Chairs
* Display boards
* Clothing rack
* First aid kit
* Camera for photos
* Recycling bins
* Rubbish bags

This combined resource list covers everything needed to complete all 14 Planet Watch activities.

Instructions

? Planet Watch Badge – Activities 1–14

? Activity 1 – Green Themed Unit Night

### Brief Description

Celebrate our planet by taking part in fun, eco-friendly activities that teach us how to care for the environment.

### Resources Needed

* Recycling bins and items
* Nature scavenger hunt list
* Seeds or seedlings
* Recycled craft materials
* Paper and pens
* Healthy snacks

### Instructions

1. Hold a Green themed Unit night.
2. Complete a variety of environmental activities.
3. Learn simple ways to care for the environment.
4. Finish by making a Green Promise.

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# ? Activity 2 – Biodiversity

### Brief Description

Discover what biodiversity is and why every living thing has an important role in nature.

### Resources Needed

* Biodiversity poster
* Animal and plant pictures
* Biodiversity game
* Paper and pencils

### Instructions

1. Learn what biodiversity means.
2. Play a biodiversity game.
3. Discuss why different plants and animals matter.
4. Share one way you can protect biodiversity.

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# ? Activity 3 – Bumble Bees & Pollination

### Brief Description

Learn how bees help flowers grow, play Bee Tag, and make a wooden peg bumble bee to share with someone.

### Resources Needed

* Wooden clothes pegs
* Yellow and black paint
* Paint brushes
* Glue
* Paper or felt wings
* Bee Tag game instructions

### Instructions

1. Learn how bees pollinate flowers.
2. Play Bee Tag.
3. Paint and decorate your peg bee.
4. Give your bee and message to someone special.

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# ? Activity 4 – Protecting Forest Animals

### Brief Description

Learn about endangered forest animals and discover how we can help protect them.

### Resources Needed

* Books or internet
* Animal fact sheets
* Poster paper
* Markers and colouring pencils

### Instructions

1. Choose an endangered forest animal.
2. Find out why it is threatened.
3. Create a poster or display.
4. Share how others can help protect it.

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# ? Activity 5 – Seed Bombs

### Brief Description

Create seed bombs that will grow flowers for bees and butterflies, then gift them to someone.

### Resources Needed

* Potting soil
* Clay powder
* Wildflower seeds
* Water
* Mixing bowl
* Tray
* Gift tags

### Instructions

1. Mix the soil, clay, seeds and water.
2. Roll into small balls.
3. Leave to dry for 24–48 hours.
4. Attach a gift tag and give away or plant.

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# ? Activity 6 – Protect Our Marine Wildlife

### Brief Description

Discover New Zealand's marine wildlife and learn how we can help protect our oceans.

### Resources Needed

* Marine wildlife information
* Internet or books
* Poster paper
* Art supplies

### Instructions

1. Choose one or two marine animals.
2. Learn about them.
3. Find ways to protect them.
4. Share your message with others.

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# ♻️ Activity 7 – Recycled Fashion Show or Art Display

### Brief Description

Create clothing or artwork from recycled materials and display your creativity.

### Resources Needed

* Recycled materials
* Old clothing
* Cardboard
* Bottles
* Glue
* Scissors
* Decorations

### Instructions

1. Collect recycled materials.
2. Design your artwork or outfit.
3. Display it to your Unit.
4. Explain how recycling helps the planet.

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# ? Activity 8 – E-Waste

### Brief Description

Learn about electronic waste and how it can be recycled instead of ending up in landfill.

### Resources Needed

* E-waste poster
* Collection box
* Information about local recycling centres
* Labels

### Instructions

1. Learn what e-waste is.
2. Find a local recycling centre.
3. Hold an e-waste collection drive.
4. Deliver collected items for recycling.

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# ? Activity 9 – Clothes Swap Evening

### Brief Description

Swap good-quality clothes instead of buying new ones to reduce waste and help the environment.

### Resources Needed

* Clothing racks or tables
* Hangers
* Bags
* Clothing labels

### Instructions

1. Bring clean clothes in good condition.
2. Display all clothing.
3. Swap items with others.
4. Enjoy your new-to-you clothes.

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# ?️ Activity 10 – Reusable Bag or Beeswax Wrap

### Brief Description

Make a reusable shopping bag or beeswax wrap and gift one to someone else.

### Resources Needed

**Reusable Bag**

* Old T-shirt or fabric
* Scissors
* Needle and thread or sewing machine

**Beeswax Wrap**

* Cotton fabric
* Beeswax pellets
* Baking paper
* Iron

### Instructions

1. Choose which project to make.
2. Follow the instructions.
3. Make one for yourself.
4. Make another to give away.

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# ? Activity 11 – Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Water Game

### Brief Description

Play a fun sorting game about saving water and think about how these ideas apply to your everyday life.

### Resources Needed

* Reduce, Reuse and Recycle labels
* Scenario cards
* Three buckets or containers

### Instructions

1. Read each water-saving scenario.
2. Decide whether it belongs under Reduce, Reuse or Recycle.
3. Sort the cards.
4. Reflect on what you learnt.

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# ? Activity 12 – Plastic Recycling Innovations

### Brief Description

Explore exciting new ways recycled plastic is being turned into useful products.

### Resources Needed

* Plastic recycling poster
* Internet or books
* Guest speaker (optional)
* Paper and pens

### Instructions

1. Learn about plastic recycling innovations.
2. Visit a recycling facility or invite a guest speaker.
3. Discuss what you learnt.
4. Share one new idea with your Unit.

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# ? Activity 13 – Upcycling

### Brief Description

Turn an old item into something useful or beautiful using your creativity and DIY skills.

### Resources Needed

* Old item to upcycle
* Paint
* Glue
* Scissors
* Decorations
* DIY materials

### Instructions

1. Choose an item.
2. Plan your new design.
3. Create your upcycled project.
4. Share it with your Unit.

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# ? Activity 14 – Eco-Friendly Cleaners

### Brief Description

Make environmentally friendly cleaning products and compare how well they work against commercial cleaners.

### Resources Needed

* White vinegar
* Baking soda
* Lemon juice
* Castile soap
* Water
* Spray bottles
* Cloths
* Measuring cups

### Instructions

1. Make one or more homemade cleaners.
2. Test them on different surfaces.
3. Compare them with commercial cleaners.
4. Record your results and discuss which cleaner worked best.

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