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Watch paper form anew. Scholars take part in an activity where they create new decorative paper from used white and colored office paper. They use a blender to make a pulp slurry, then place it into molds to form the paper. They learn how the process simulates the recycling of paper.
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Instructional Ideas
- Team up with an art teacher for the activity
Classroom Considerations
- Lesson requires materials and tools not normally found in a classroom; see the resource for a complete list
- Paper needs to dry for 24 hours
Pros
- Includes some optional extension activities
- Describes relevant background information for facilitators
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- None