Join Staffordshire University and Potteries Museu m and Art Gallery for a day of engaging family-themed activities! Explore human creativity in tackling plastic pollution. Embark on an exciting jo urney\, discovering solutions to the plastic crisis.
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\nhttps://www.staffsunion.c om/events/7810/23753/
\nDate: \;Saturday 20 Ap
ril 2024
\nTime: \;10am to 5pm
\nL
ocation: \;Potteries Museum and Art Gallery\, Bethesda Stree
t\, Hanley\, Stoke-on-Trent ST1 3DW
\nAdmission:&nb
sp\;FREE
\nSuitable for: \;Families (activities
are suitable for children aged between five and 13)
Make Plast
ic History with Staffordshire University and the Potteries Museum and Art
Gallery. \;
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\nJoin us in this engaging and educational
event\, celebrating the ingenuity of human history in combating plastic p
ollution. \;
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\nLet your family embark on a positive jour
ney\, exploring the archaeological finds of the Anthropocene era\, and di
scover the brilliance of human creativity in shaping solutions to the pla
stic waste crisis. \;
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\nIt'\;s a full day of interact
ive microplastic activities at the Potteries Museum and Art Gallery\, pro
mising an experience that'\;s both guilt-free and empowering. \;\n
\nBe part of the movement to shape a sustainable future.???\n\n
\nDive into the
adventure! \;
\nHead inside our Interactive Whale for
an oceanic story telling theatre experience that brings plastic pollution
to life\, featuring talented actors and singers.
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Archaeological dig for plastic \;
\nEmbark on an archae
ological dig at the PMAG sand pits! Use shovels and sieves to excavate pl
astic artifacts and completing a '\;bingo'\; list for stickers.
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\nCreate your own creature \;
\nUnlea
sh your creativity at Creature Creations! Recycle plastic waste into clay
bugs and let your imagination soar.
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\nOriginal func
tion challenge \;
\nTest your skills in "\;Guess th
e Original Function"\; and discover the hidden stories behind various
plastic items.
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\nOcean bauble crafting \;
\nParticipate in our citizen science challenge\, by creating oce
an-themed baubles from cleaned microplastics collected from UK beaches.\n
\nMicroplastics science experiment \;
\nUnravel the secrets of microplastic fibres from your clothes by shak
ing your way through our interactive Science experiment.
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\n<
strong>Eco glitter face painting
\nGet glamorous with eco g
litter face painting! Transform yourself while learning about glitter and
its connection to microplastics.
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\nPuzzle retreat&n
bsp\;
\nRelax in our puzzle zone\, solving paper-based puzz
les related to animals\, plastic pollution\, and recycling. Complete at l
east one puzzle to earn a sticker.
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\nSustainable str
aw showdown \;
\nDive into the world of sustainable str
aws! Guess materials\, explore their sustainability\, and pick your favou
rite. Try it out with a refreshing drink from the café\;.
\n\nPlastic alternatives treasure hunt \;
\nE
mbark on a historical journey! Follow the treasure map to discover altern
atives to plastic used throughout the ages.
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\nCreati
ve writing and poetry corner \;
\nEngage in discussions
\, receive feedback\, or try a writing exercise exploring plastic polluti
on at our Creative writing and poetry station.
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\nFos
sil exploration \;
\nUnearth the past with Carboniferou
s fossils! Museum educators will showcase real fossils\, explaining their
significance in industrial history and the origins of coal and oil used
to make plastic.