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Pri values - Stewardship & Responsibility 2: Rob 2

Watch Rob’s story and discover how creativity, care, and responsibility can turn rubbish into something beautiful.

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In this 2nd session, pupils watch Rob’s film and explore how personal responsibility can inspire collective change. Through his art made from discarded beach plastic, Rob shows that small actions can spark big conversations about protecting our world. This lesson encourages empathy for nature, creative thinking, and a growing sense of stewardship - helping pupils see that caring for the planet is about actively making things better. **Learning objectives**: By the end of this lesson, pupils will: Understand how art and creativity can raise awareness and inspire change. Recognise how personal responsibility contributes to global stewardship. Reflect on what it means to turn challenges into opportunities for positive action. **Storyworld summary** Rob lives in Cornwall, UK, where he collects plastic waste washed up on beaches and turns it into art. His sculptures remind people to think about the choices they make and the effect these have on nature and wildlife. Through his story, we see how personal creativity and care can protect the environment and inspire others to do the same. **National Curriculum Links** **PSHE/RSHE** H2, H3: About choices that support wellbeing and care for the environment. L6: About the role of voluntary and community groups in improving environments. L9: About the value of protecting shared spaces and showing responsible behaviour. **Art & Design (KS1/KS2)** Use materials creatively to design and make products. Evaluate and analyse creative works using the language of art, craft and design. Learn about artists who use their work to communicate ideas about nature and the environment. **Geography (KS2)** Describe and understand key aspects of human geography, including land use and resource distribution. Understand how human actions can improve or damage environments.

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