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Snakes: Recycled Art

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Make snakes with your class to demonstrate how recycled materials are perfect for art. Learners use colorful plastic cups, pantyhose, paper fasteners, and fishing line to make articulated snakes. This project would be great when learning about reptiles or assemblage art. 

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recycled art, recycling, creativity, snakes

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assemblage art, snakes, recycled art, recycled materials, creative project, scrap art, science
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Pre-K - 4th
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Science
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