Lyfta storyworld: Beachcomber - United Kingdom

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Our Beachcomber storyworld follows the story of Rob Arnold, an artist and activist from Cornwall, who is passionate about protecting the environment. You can access the Beachcomber storyworld with a free trial account.
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Rob's world

Rob creating artwork from waste collected on the beach
Rob creating artwork from waste collected on the beach
Rob collects the plastic waste he finds on his local beach and uses it to create art that inspires people to think about the choices they make as consumers. Invite students to step into Rob's world and experience his powerful story. Explore the sights and sounds of Rob's home, the beach, and the clifftop with interactive 360° spaces, and learn about his work to raise awareness about plastic pollution in a powerful short film.
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"We're using up recourses faster than they can be replaced."

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ROB
IN BEACHCOMBER

Human activity

Rob collecting waste from the beach
Rob collecting waste from the beach
Lessons and assembly plans will help students to discover how human activity impacts the natural environment, learn about materials and how they can be reused, and explore the shared responsibility we have for protecting the planet.
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"There's things here that haven't seen the light in day for decades sometimes."

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ROB
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Sustainability issues

Artwork from St Laurence Primary in Nottingham
Artwork from St Laurence Primary in Nottingham
The Beachcomber storyworld has been used across many schools to increase understanding about sustainability issues and inspire action. St Laurence Primary in Nottingham also used Beachcomber to increase school-wide awareness of sustainability issues - learn more here.
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"If I let it go into the environment, I'm responsible for whatever it does."

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ROB
IN BEACHCOMBER

Beachcomber at a glance

Rich media articles covering:
  • Does plastic ever go away?
  • Building awareness Rob's way
  • Crossing the English Channel
  • Who cleans up?
  • Right material in the right place
  • Deposit recycling
  • Ocean plastic
  • Heritage: Rame Head Chapel
Lesson and assembly plans included in this storyworld:
Global Learning
Immersive Learning
Sustainability & Global Citizenship
Character & Values
Personal Development