Necklace with pistachio shells (Collar con cáscaras de pistachos)

Algunas compañeras de 3º ESO han hecho unos preciosos collares con cáscaras de pistachos, pintándolos de distintos colores. Fueron la sensación del Día del Reciclaje. Además, redactaron en Inglés los materiales y las instrucciones para hacerlo así como algunos ejercicios para practicar el vocabulario.

 

How to make a necklace with pistachio shells

• MATERIALS.

Pistachio shells, cardboard, painting, glue, string and paint brush.

• INSTRUCTIONS.

First, collect pistachios. Later you cut the cardboard to the measure of your neck. Then, you paint the pistachio shells. Once the painting is dry, you glue the pistachio shells on the cardboard. Finally tie the string to both ends of the cardboard. The beautiful necklace will be ready for you to wear it.

      

• ACTIVITIES.

1.           Complete the text.

First, collect _________. Later you cut the ______ to the measure of your  neck. Then, you paint the ___________. Once the __________ is dry, you _________ the pistachio shells on the cardboard. Finally ________ the _________ to both ends of the ___________.

The beautiful ____________ will be ready for you to wear.

 

2.          Vocabulary:

•  Blue : _________   
• Paint : _________  
• Brush : _________
• Pistachios : ___________
• Cardboard: __________
• String : _____________

3.             Answer the questions.

• Do you like the necklace?
• Will you make one?
• If the answer is yes, what is the  colour chosen for your necklace?
• How long did it take to make the necklace?