Lesson Plan

Classroom Paper Recycling

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After reading about the history and recycling of paper, creative crafters collaborate to think of a new process for making recycled paper. A complete teacher's guide and student worksheets are included. There is no written procedure for the students in making the paper; it is an exercise in design and critical thinking. You will, however, need to instruct learners on how to use mesh wire and wooden blocks for drying recycled papers.

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CCSS: Adaptable
Pros
  • Meets Next Generation Science Standards in almost all grade levels
  • A practical lesson that increases awareness of human impact on the environment
  • Learners practice creativity and collaboration within an engineering experience
Cons
  • May prove to be too challenging for younger elementary children