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Recycling the River Tees: River Map
Displayed at Preston Park as part of the Recycling the River Tees Exhibition
Students visited Preston Park Museum & Grounds to learn about the history of the river, how it has changed the local landscape and about the impact it has had on the lives of the people living nearby.
The class then worked with artist Bub Bacon, on a vibrant large sculpture of the river, using recycled materials collected from home. This work has been used in the schools application for Eco-Schools Green Flag accreditation.
A close up of the River Map sculpture.
Bub Bacon, and Tilery Primary School Students
Mixed media, wood and recycled materials.
An aerial view of the river Tees, surrounded by local attractions, including Teesside bridges. Along the river there is litter, showing the types of litter that often ends up in our river and the wildlife it could harm.
Displayed near the map are some mosaic animals, made from recycled plastics, and pencil drawings of the Teesside bridges, and local attractions, also created by the children.
What could you do to look after our local wildlife?
Recycled Mosaic Animal Craft
You can make your own mosaic just like the ones in our exhibition that have been created by Year 5 students at Tilery Primary School! Just download the instructions below and be as creative as you’d like.
My favourite part of the project was when we decorated the river because we got to be creative.
Student at Tilery Primary School
My favourite part of the project was when I made my bridge because I was amazed at how good of a drawer I am.
Student at Tilery Primary School
When we went on the boat we saw how bad and good the river can be; we saw some plastic bottles, and a trolley which aren’t good for the river.
Student at Tilery Primary School