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Making a Recycled Bird Feeder | Camp GPB

Learn how reducing, reusing, and recycling can help reduce the world's pollution problem. Use the engineer design process to build a bird feeder using recyclable items!

Making a Recycled Bird Feeder | Camp GPB

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Making a Recycled Bird Feeder | Camp GPB

Learn how reducing, reusing, and recycling can help reduce the world's pollution problem. Use the engineer design process to build a bird feeder using recyclable items!

Materials needed for this lesson include:

- recycled cardboard (5"x16")

- glue

- tape

- rope/string

- scissors

- recycled plastic cups

- color construction paper (optional)

- wooden skewers (optional)

Support Materials

Toolkit

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Fill your summer days with creativity, exploration and fun! Welcome to CAMP GPB, a series for kids that blends day camp and learning into playful fun. With the help of educators from our favorite partner organizations, as well as our own GPB "camp counselors," we are leading kids in engaging, hands-on activities. 

Use the engineering design process to investigate how to create bubbles.

Investigating Bubbles | Camp GPB

making a harp

Making a Harp with ASO | Camp GPB

superhero drawing

Drawing a Superhero with MODA | Camp GPB

Join Chef Asata as she demonstrates how to cook different meals with eggs.

Cooking Eggs with Chef Asata | Camp GPB

Join Chef Asata as she explores a friend's chicken coop. Then learn how to cook different meals using farm fresh eggs!

The Tellus Museum shows how to make a pocket solar system!

Creating a Pocket Solar System with Tellus | Camp GPB

Sharon Collins shows viewers how they can explore and appreciate nature in their backyard.

Exploring Your Backyard | Camp GPB

New South Associates explains the cultural significance of basket weaving in Georgia.

The Art of Basketry with New South Associates | Camp GPB

Create unique designs using natural elements like leaves and flowers.

Leaf Smashing | Camp GPB

Sharon Collins walks along a nature trail and highlights the cool things you can observe!

Going on a Nature Walk | Camp GPB

How Much Water Is on Earth? | Camp GPB

Learn how to create a bird feeder from recycled materials.

Making a Recycled Bird Feeder | Camp GPB

Learn about color and how to create a spectroscope using simple materials.

Seeing Color Through a Spectroscope | Camp GPB

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Build Your Own Coil Pot | Camp GPB

New South Associates teaches viewers about the history and usage of pottery in Georgia and shows how a simple clay pot can be made in this episode of Camp GPB. 

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