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Classroom Paper Recycling Lesson PlanClassroom Paper Recycling Lesson Plan
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Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
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3rd - 12th
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Science
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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

Concepts

recycling, manufacturing

Additional Tags

recycle, stem, manufacturing, science

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

Common Core

RI.5.1 RI.5.2 RI.5.3 RI.5.4 RI.5.8 RI.5.10 RI.6.1 RI.6.2 RI.6.3 RI.6.4 RI.6.5 RI.6.6 RI.6.8 RI.6.10 RI.7.1 RI.7.2 RI.7.3 RI.7.4 RI.7.5 RI.7.6 RI.7.8 RI.7.10 RI.8.1 RI.8.2 RI.8.3 RI.8.4 RI.8.5 RI.8.6 RI.8.8 RI.8.10 RST.6-8.1 RST.6-8.2 RST.6-8.4 RST.6-8.5 RST.6-8.6 RST.6-8.8 RST.6-8.10

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