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Recycled Paper

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Sixth graders keep track of the amount of paper they consume on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis. The goal of the lesson is to have them all find ways to reduce the amount they use. Everyone creates recycled paper from old newspapers and school flyers. As an extension, this paper source can also be recycled into greeting cards and wrapping paper. A valuable lesson that is worth the time you spend on it.

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6th
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Science
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2 hrs
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