By Outdoors School, Tiverton
The Plasticasaurus evolved from a dangerous combination of sea creature DNA and
plastic molecules, creating a truly lethal monster. This creature can clone itself
whenever it meets chlorine and phosphates (which are found in cleaning chemicals).
It has large, sharp teeth made from broken seashells, and its hands are blunt and crab-like-
like, with thick, clumsy claws. Its hair is sandy and tangled with bits of plastic bag, and
its arms wave like long, rippling tentacles.
The Plasticasaurus can breathe out toxic fumes and swallow living creatures whole!
On the 12th of May 2025, our school visited Teignmouth Beach for a litter-picking session. During our visit, we collected a variety of plastic waste from the shoreline. One particularly ironic find was a toy killer whale, discovered among the rubbish. We’ve added it to our storyboard as a striking symbol of how plastic pollution threatens marine life.
Learners also collected sea glass and shells, which inspired a variety of creative projects back at school, including a beautiful 3D picture, painted shells, and other ocean-themed artwork.
To help deepen understanding, we created and shared quiz questions with our younger learners. These focused on the environment and the harmful effects of plastic on the oceans and our planet as a whole.
Back at school, our exploration of sustainability continued with a number of hands-on activities. Learners investigated and created:
- Bug hotels
- Greenhouses made from used plastic bottles
- Compost bins
- Rainwater collection systems
One of the highlights of the term has been the creation of Plasticsaurus, a sculpture made entirely from recycled materials. The learners developed an imaginative story about the creature, who evolved from a dangerous mix of sea creature DNA and plastic molecules, forming a deadly monster. The Plasticasaurus has sharp teeth made from broken seashells, crab-like claws, and tentacle-like arms. Its hair is tangled with plastic bags, and it can breathe toxic fumes and swallow living creature’s whole. Even more dangerously, it can clone itself when it encounters chlorine and phosphates—chemicals found in everyday cleaning products.
The learners worked together to write this story, contribute character ideas and designs, and bring the creature to life through sculpture. Their creativity, teamwork, and understanding of environmental issues truly came together in this project.
We’ve also added photos of the learners in action, building the Plasticsaurus sculpture, which show their enthusiasm and hands-on involvement throughout the process.
It’s been a powerful and inspiring term that has encouraged both awareness and action for a more sustainable future.