Curated OER
Reuse, Reduce, Recycle Paper
Young scholars experiment with recycling paper. In this paper recycling instructional activity, students conduct an experiment in which they dissolve newspaper in water and cornstarch to make new pieces of paper. They add color or...
Curated OER
Making Paper
Students read about the history of paper production and make their own recycled paper. In this paper making lesson plan, students follow the directions to make paper from recycled paper. Students also learn about making paper from live...
Curated OER
Save the Trees
In this recycling worksheet, students conduct a brief investigation regarding the recycling of paper in their classroom and respond to 5 questions that enable them to see the number of trees they are saving.
Curated OER
Positively Paper
Students study concepts related to paper recycling. In this recycling lesson, they investigate the chemical processes used to recycle paper, and look at the environmental problems associated with using and recycling different types of...
Curated OER
Stamp It!
Students explore environmental issues through art. In this stamp instructional activity, students use preconsumer waste paper and colored pencils to create rubber stamp designs. This is an environmentally safe instructional activity.
Curated OER
Recycling Paper
Students recycle old paper into new. In this sustainability lesson, students take old newspaper and recycle it into new paper.
Curated OER
Save the Earth: It's Everyone's Home
Students explore how recycling helps save trees and protect the environment. In this environmental concern lesson, students color a handout of animals that live in forests. Students discuss how recycling paper can save trees and set up...
Other
Robert C. Williams Museum of Papermaking: Virtual Tour
Take a virtual tour of the Robert C. Williams Museum of Papermaking, and learn about the history of writing in ancient civilizations, the invention of paper, the spread to Europe, the impact it had, how paper is made, the evolution of...
Marilyn J. Brackney
Imagination Factory: Wrap It Up for Chanukah
Creative ideas for making unique and personalized packages for Hanukkah presents.
Other
Recycling Revolution: Recycling Facts
Lists facts about recycling aluminum, paper, plastic, and glass, and about solid waste and landfills.
Planet Pals
Planet Pals: Dryer Lint Crafts
A planet-friendly site for children and educators. This area covers recycling dryer lint to create crafts like papier mache, lint clay and lint paper.
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Better Planet Productions
Earth Care: Recycled Paper [Pdf]
After investigating and monitoring paper use at school, students will develop a plan for reducing their own paper use.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Make Your Own Recycled Paper
Students will learn about how paper is made. Working together, students will make their own paper. This activity introduces students to recycling; what it is, its importance, and how it affects their lives.
Read Works
Read Works: Recycling
[Free Registration/Login Required] Read and/or listen to the following paired texts on the subject of recycling. Use the guided question set to assess students understanding of the topic. Students can write their answers, respond orally,...