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Level: prę-intermediate

Lesson Duration: 45 minutes

Lesson Type: Hands-on, Interactive

Lesson Objectives:

By the end of the lesson, students will:

1. Understand the concept of Zero Waste and its importance.

2. Learn new vocabulary related to sustainability and DIY products.

3. Follow English instructions to make beeswax candles and bath salts using upcycled materials.

4. Discuss ways to reduce waste in daily life.

Materials Needed:

• Clean baby food jars (or other small glass jars)

• Natural beeswax

• Cotton wicks

• Essential oils (optional)

• Natural bath salts (e.g., Epsom salt, Himalayan salt)

• Dried flowers, herbs, or citrus peels (optional)

• Spoons, mixing bowls

• A small pot and a heatproof container for melting wax

Lesson Breakdown:

1. Warm-up (10 min) – Discussion on Zero Waste

Activity: Brainstorming

• Write “ZERO WASTE” on the board.

• Ask students:

• What does Zero Waste mean?

• Why is it important?

• How can we reduce waste in everyday life?

• Introduce key vocabulary: sustainability, reuse, upcycle, eco-friendly, biodegradable, waste reduction, natural ingredients.

• Show an example of a repurposed jar and discuss how to reuse materials creatively.

2. DIY Activity (25 min) – Making Beeswax Candles & Bath Salts

Step 1: Beeswax Candles (12 min)

• Give each student a baby food jar.

• Instructions:

1. Melt the beeswax in a heatproof container using a double boiler method.

2. Add a few drops of essential oil (optional).

3. Attach the cotton wick to the center of the jar.

4. Carefully pour the melted wax into the jar.

5. Let it cool and harden.

Step 2: Bath Salts (10 min)

• Give each student a jar for bath salts.

• Instructions:

1. Mix natural bath salts with dried flowers/herbs/citrus peels.

2. Add a few drops of essential oil for fragrance.

3. Stir well and transfer to the jar.

4. Decorate the jar with a label or twine.

3. Wrap-up (10 min) – Reflection & Discussion

• Pair work: Students discuss:

1. How does making your own products help reduce waste?

2. What other items can be upcycled instead of thrown away?

• Class sharing:

• Students present their candles and bath salts.

• Discuss how they can promote Zero Waste at home.

Homework (Optional):

• Research and write about 3 ways to reduce waste at home.

• Try another DIY Zero Waste project and describe it in English.