Students discover that all paper is recycled the same way, and that some paper requires complex chemical treatments before it can be made into usable recycled paper. They see that we must choose what kinds of paper minimize environmental...

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...

Students discover how paper is recycled. For this recycling lesson, students investigate which types of paper recycle best and are best for the environment.

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.

Students examine different types of masks from various cultures. Using the masks, they identify the use of design elements in them. They create their own paper mask using the elements and share them with the class. After viewing a...

Fifth graders describe the characteristics of a piece of "papel picado", or Mexican cut paper, which is seen in the Dia de los Muertos festival. They predict what medium was used in the papel picado art. They explain how the scene in the...

Students investigate the various techniques that studenT book illustrators utilize such as paper collage, die-cut pages, and object stencils for relief printing.

Students identify the art and culture of China while increasing their dexterity in art and their skills of papermaking. Students identify and analyze the application of the elements and principles of design to the cute of paper-making...

Students create hand made clay molds and paper casts. They carve their picture into the clay, then fire and paint and then press semi wet sheets onto their ceramic molds to create embossed type paper.

Students explore paper cranes. In this Japan and paper cranes lesson, students discuss Japanese culture and history prior to creating their own paper cranes. 

Learners create a story, skit, or storyboard to express their thoughts on a world without paper. For this paper lesson plan, students learn how their lives would be affected if we didn't have paper.

Students make confetti. In this art lesson, students fill a paper lunch bag half-full with tiny pieces of colored construction paper or tissue paper, blow into the bag, and pop it against the bottom of the bag.

Fourth graders choose and construct farm animal paper mache sculptures. They paint their sculptures using primary colors and mixing colors, and explore various textures and forms.

Students create a paper mache bowl. In this paper mache activity, students use wallpaper paste, newspapers, and paint brushes to construct a paper mache bowl. Students decorate their bowl with unique designs.

Students brainstorm why trees are important to humans and the value of forests. They then participate in making paper in class. They may decorate the paper adding glitter, dried flowers, etc.

Students create an art project. In this paper weaving instructional activity, students discuss the skill and art of weaving and use construction paper to practice the weaving technique learned.

Students complete cross-curricular activities to study the culture and humanity in Japan. Students read the book Sadako and the 1000 Paper Cranes and complete social studies and art lessons related to the book as well as develop an...

Fifth graders practice writing research papers by investigating U.S. history. In this Revolutionary War lesson, 5th graders identify the British and American roles in the historic war by researching the Internet. Students prepare a...

Fifth graders create a mask made out of paper mache.

Pupils work through the steps of writing a research paper in this lesson. They define their problem and decide what sources of information to use. They read, take notes, and organize the collected data. Finally, they write the...

In this Biblical texts worksheet, students read and complete the narrative for the assignment that requires them to prepare and write comparative papers on Kings and Chronicles, Legal Collections, and Prophecy.

In this collecting of data learning exercise, 2nd graders study and analyze a pounds of paper table in order to solve and answer 6 mathematical questions.

In this recycling worksheet, students complete 4 pages with 5 essay questions each. The pages are about plastic, glass, metal, and paper recycling. Research will be needed. This is best suited for students in the UK.

In this keeping paper dry worksheet, students follow directions on how to use cups, paper towels, and water to keep the paper dry even under water. Students also answer 4 questions.