Quick facts
Learning objectives:
Learn to fold and create origami seed packets from recycled paper
Understand how to properly store seeds for future use
Art: Creative use of recycled materials to make origami packets
Science: Understanding the role of seed storage and maintaining seed viability
Design & Technology: Applying practical skills to create a functional product
Key vocabulary
Paper | Fold | Corner | Triangle | Edge | Crease | Packet | Seed
Introduction
Use recycled paper to make these origami seed packets that can be used for storing seeds collected from the garden. They could also be decorated and sold at school fairs to raise money for your school garden.
Step by step
1. Recycle a page from an old gardening magazine or use some sheets of scrap paper
2. Turn the rectangle into a square by folding and ripping off or cutting the excess paper
3. With the fold at the bottom and right angle at the top, fold one of the corners across the middle to the other side
4. Fold the lower corner across the top to the opposite corner
5. After filling the seed packet with seeds, fold down the top and secure with a paper clip
6. Don’t forget to label the seed packet and the expiry date for the seeds