Curated OER
Make Your Own Paper
Student learn background information on paper. In this paper making lesson, students explore the process of making paper and how it effects the environment. Students learn how to dispose of waste from the paper making process.
Curated OER
Making Paper
Students read about the history of paper production and make their own recycled paper. In this paper making lesson, students follow the directions to make paper from recycled paper. Students also learn about making paper from live plants.
Curated OER
Paper Making
Sixth graders examine and discuss the history of paper making. They create pieces of paper from raw materials, then decorate their papers to use as journal entries or scrapbook designs.