A Net Made of Plastic

For ages: 8+ – Languages: DE- Rating:⭐⭐⭐⭐ Free game.

A Net Made of Plastic (“Ein Netz aus Plastik”) is an exercise that can be used to playfully explore the topic of our use of plastic. Students represent a plastic object (e.g., rubber boots) or an element related to it (e.g., petroleum, an affected animal, a truck driver). They then use a string to represent the existing connections.

Impact on our consumption choices

This role-playing game enables participant to: become aware of the impact our consumption choices have on the environment, society, and the economy, practice the ability to recognize connections, reflect on the widespread use of plastic and the reasons for this (ideal properties, low cost, practical material); form their own opinion on the topic; and develop concrete suggestions for action. PDF to download. Two cycles.

Link to website: A Net Made of Plastic