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Learners make their own paper using old newspaper. Learners can make their paper colorful by adding construction paper. This activity comes with step-by-step instructions on how to make the paper pulp slurry (add newspaper to a pot of water, heat, then blend to a pulp). There is also advice about what screens you can use for the paper-making process, and where to get them.
- 10 to 30 minutes
- 1 to 2 hours
- 1 cent - $1 per group of students
- Ages 4 - 11
- Activity
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per group of students)
- screens
- cookie cutters
- large deep tubs
- newspaper
- cups
- slurry
- pot and hot water (to make slurry)
- blender (to make slurry)
Subjects
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Engineering and Technology
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Technology
- Manufacturing
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Technology
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Physical Sciences
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States of Matter
- Solids
- Liquids
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States of Matter
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The Nature of Technology
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The Design Process
- Invention and Innovation
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The Design Process
Informal Categories
- Arts and Crafts
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- see color
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
Components that are part of this resource:
This resource is part of:
Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
Rights:
- All rights reserved, Science Museum of Minnesota, 1995
Funding Sources:
- Unisys
- Science Learning Network
- National Science Foundation