Recycled Paper

Submitted by: Jessie Wendt

Endorsed by: Don Descy, Mankato State University

Date: May 19, 1997

GRADE LEVEL: Grades 2-6

DESCRIPTION:

Recycling is part of our everyday lives and this activity is a great way to show students that we can reuse paper even after it's already been written on.

GOAL: To familiarize students with recycling paper.

OBJECTIVES:

1. To make paper from paper we have already written on.
2. To use the recycled paper for an assignment.

MATERIALS:

1. Used paper
2. blender water
3. measuring cup
4. 10x12 framed window screen newspaper

PROCEDURE:

1. Take the recycled paper and rip it up into little pieces until you have about 2 cups.
2. Place the pieces into the blender.
3. Add 1cup of water and then blend until smooth.
4. Pour mixture onto 10x12 screen while holding over the newspaper or a sink.
5. Let dry overnight.
6. Then you can write on it.

ASSESSMENT:

1. Have the students use their paper to write an assignment on the next day.
2. Ask students how this could be useful and explore some of their ideas.

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