Lesson Overview
Students investigate the papermaking process by trying it themselves. Students are thrilled to find that they can make paper and that their product is practical, as well as beautiful.
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5
Levels
Grades 1-8
Subjects
Science, Social Studies, Language Arts, Visual Arts
Time Considerations
Preparation: 30 minutes plus time to gather materials
Activity: two 50-minute periods
Materials
- Scrap paper torn into 1” x 1” (2.5 cm x 2.5 cm) pieces (paper towels, construction paper, and toilet paper work well)
- A large bowl
- Wooden frame 5” x 7” (13 cm x 18 cm) or 8” x 10” (20 cm x 25 cm)
- Nylon or wire screen
- Staples
- Plastic basin at least 2.5 gallons (9.5 liters) in capacity, that is larger than the frame
- Cloth dishtowels (felt, blotting paper, or newspaper may substituted)
- Blender
- Sponge
- Strainer
- Colored paper
- Pieces of colored thread, or dried flowers (optional)
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- Life Science: Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems
- Earth Science: Changes in Landforms and Oceans
- 5.E.3 The student will demonstrate an understanding of how natural processes and human activities affect the features of Earth’s landforms and oceans.
- 5.E.3B Earth’s oceans and landforms can be affected by natural processes in various ways. Humans cannot eliminate natural hazards caused by these processes but can take steps to reduce their impacts. Human activities can affect the land and ocean...
- 5.E.3B.3 Construct scientific arguments to support claims that human activities (such as conservation efforts or pollution) affect the land and oceans of Earth.
- 5.E.3B.4 Define problems caused by natural processes or human activities and test possible solutions to reduce the impact on landforms and the ocean shore zone.
- 5.E.3B Earth’s oceans and landforms can be affected by natural processes in various ways. Humans cannot eliminate natural hazards caused by these processes but can take steps to reduce their impacts. Human activities can affect the land and ocean...
- 5.E.3 The student will demonstrate an understanding of how natural processes and human activities affect the features of Earth’s landforms and oceans.
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