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How to Make a T-Shirt Tote

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How to Make a T-Shirt Tote
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Summary

Turn an old T-shirt into a reusable bag with no sewing -- a simple way to cut down on single-use plastic. A short Nat Geo Kids clip (1:15) you can drop straight into a lesson.

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Discussion

Turn an old T-shirt into a reusable bag with no sewing -- a simple way to cut down on single-use plastic.

  1. In your own words, what was this clip mostly about?
  2. What did you learn about reuse that you didn't know before?
  3. What's one question this makes you want to investigate further?

Quick work-a-long

Words to know: reuse, plastic, recycle.

Try it: Tell a partner what "How to Make a T-Shirt Tote" was about using these three words, then write down one new thing you learned and one thing you still wonder.

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