Recycling the Paper Trail

by: Pamela Galus

Students use easy-to-obtain supplies and computer scratch paper to make their own paper. This papermaking activity, which is always popular with students, brings home the individual importance of recycling and its effect on the environment.

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Type Journal ArticlePub Date 4/1/2002Stock # ss02_025_07_30Volume 025Issue 07

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How to make your own paper

I loved this activity because it can be easily adapted for elementary students. The article discusses how to make your own paper with your students. It also explains the history of paper mak... See More

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