Turn Trash into Treasures with Upcycling
We all know it’s important to recycle so we can slow the flow of trash into overstuffed landfills. Now discover how to put a creative spin on recycling by upcycling trash – turning it into treasures such as art pieces or useful objects.
We will explore how trash can be transformed using different techniques and art mediums. But first students will consider how much waste they produce and talk about the importance of reducing, reusing and recycling in their daily lives. They will learn the difference between recycling and upcycling and then brainstorm ways to create artistic, useful and valuable products from discarded objects. As they work on upcycling projects, students will be encouraged to take creative risks and cultivate imagination, persistence and collaboration. The class will help students appreciate that they have an important role to play in protecting our planet.
What You Will Learn
Understand the importance of reducing waste and learn how to upcycle trash into useful or decorative objects.
- Learn to define recycling and upcycling and create a Venn diagram showing the similarities and differences.
- Evaluate how much waste you produce and look at the impact of that waste on the environment.
- Develop a strong understanding of the importance of reducing, reusing, recycling and repurposing trash.
- Discover ways to salvage materials and learn to experiment with different types of materials.
- Create valuable new products and then share your discoveries by advertising your creations.
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Note: Upon successful enrollment of a section, students will receive a confirmation email from our Student Services team. This email will include a link to an authorization form that is required to be completed within 72-hours of enrollment.
In response to COVID-19 health guidelines, we have restructured our in-person Junior Academy workshops as online courses. Contact us at srs@ucsd.edu if you have questions.
Course Number: ENVR-90002
Credit: 1.50 unit(s)
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6/27/2022 - 7/1/2022
$175
Live Online
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CLASS TYPE:
Synchronous web-based class meetings that are scheduled to meet online at published times (time/date).
Lieu, Leanne
Leanne Lieu earned her bachelor's degree and teaching credential from San Diego State University. She has been in the education field for more than five years, including teaching, tutoring and volunteering. She is proud to have worked at the Johns Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth as well as at UC San Diego Extension. She is committed to investing her energy in helping students succeed.
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POLICIES:
1st meeting mandatory.
Early enrollment advised.
No UCSD parking permit required.
No visitors permitted.
Pre-enrollment required.
No refunds after: 6/20/2022.
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NOTE:
This is a ELEMENTARY SCHOOL level course. Instructor will email student with Zoom information 24-hours in advance of start date. Please note this email will go to the student email on file, and not the parent email. The course runs the first two hours with an optional office hour the last hour. Supply list: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1A1Qgana3E5AtXgBarH1PRw_ezzMS7mAm/edit#gid=43004328
DATE | DAY | START | END | LOCATION |
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6/27/2022 | Mon | 1:00 p.m. | 4:00 p.m. | |
6/28/2022 | Tue | 1:00 p.m. | 4:00 p.m. | |
6/29/2022 | Wed | 1:00 p.m. | 4:00 p.m. | |
6/30/2022 | Thu | 1:00 p.m. | 4:00 p.m. | |
7/1/2022 | Fri | 1:00 p.m. | 4:00 p.m. | |
There are no sections of this course currently scheduled. Please contact the Pre-College Programs department at 858-534-0804 or precollege@ucsd.edu for information about when this course will be offered again.