Grade Level(s):  5 and 6

Subjects:  Science, Art

Learner Outcomes:

    The student will:

• Make recycled paper.
• Discover what paper is made out of.

Materials:

• Newspaper pages torn into 2-inch square
• Food processor
• 2 tablespoons white glue
• 2-3 cups water
• Sink filled with 4 inches of water
• Old panty hose
• Coat hangers
• Electric iron

• Computers with Internet access
• Use digital camera to take pictures of students making paper. Pictures will be posted on the    Gihon School Home Page.

• Safety Rules for food processor and electric iron.
• Parent Volunteers would be helpful.

• Review Materials needed with students.
• Students work in pairs.
• Gather all materials needed to make paper.
• Follow step-by-step procedures for making recycled paper.
• Remember making paper is messy.  Students will need close supervision with the food processor and iron.
• The paper will not be ready until completely dried and ironed on the first day. The preplanning of the poster ideas will provide a good use of class time while waiting their turn.  While paper is being made, the students that are not directly involved can be planning artistic ideas for the theme of their poster. The poster will promote "Recycle and Reuse...Respect the Environment We Live In."

    Teachers should determine the pairing of students so students with special needs will be assisted during lesson activities.

Enrichment Activities:
    Research the scientific make-up of paper, newspaper recycling, and visit additional sites for
    making  paper.
    How To Make Paper, Handmade Paper Making Fun 1
    Research "paper" in the Encyclopedia Encarta CD-ROM.

Evaluation/Assessment:
 

                                                       ____Partners worked together cooperatively
                                                       ____Procedures followed
                                                       ____Work site cleaned
                                                       ____Materials put away
                                                       ____Paper product finished and usable
 

West Virginia Instructional Goals and Objectives:

    Science

• Nature of Science 5.3, 6.3, 5.9, 6.9
• Scientific Attitudes 5.10, 6.10
• Laboratory Investigations 5.21, 6.21
• Science Themes 5.25, 6.25
• Science and Society 5.60, 6.77. 6.79
• Computer 5.79

• Understanding and Applying Media, Techniques, and Processes 5.1, 5.3, 6.1, 6.2

References:

•  Encarta Encyclopedia CD-ROM
•  Suggested sites:   Making Recycled Paper
•  How To Make Paper, Handmade Paper Making Fun 1 .
•  Newspaper Recycling

Carol Durnell
Jo Anne Fenoglietto
Saralie Sheets

Gihon Elementary School