Sustaining Classroom Supplies
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Goal
The goal of our project is to create a process to reduce, reuse and recycle the amount of paper produced in our classroom.
To reduce the cost of purchasing paper within the school.
Objectives
SWBAT:
- Identify the different type of paper that are being discarded
- Sort the different types of paper
- Recycle the different types of paper
- Reuse the different types of paper
Materials
- discarded paper
- shredder
- large containers for the different type of paper
- hot water
- cornstarch
- pressing system ( 2 large wooden board)
- light source, heater or microwave
- decorated items
Preparation
- collect the materials
- locate the area to work
- place students in groups of 4
- different groups will work on different texture
- Discuss safety rules
Activity Procedure
- 1. Collect the used paper in the classroom
- 2. Sort the paper into groups based on texture
- 3. Place paper into container of hot water, a different container for each type of texture.
- 4. After 2 days, remove the liquid solution from the container
- 5. Place paper flat on a wooden board removing as much water as possible
- 6. Place another flat board on top of the wet paper, the paper should be between two boards now.
- 7. Place the pressing system under a bright light to be dried or microwave
- 8. After the paper is dried, gently remove the top board.
- 9. Ink can now be added to the paper.
- 10. Repeat steps 7 through 8.
- 11. Gently remove paper from the pressing board
- 12. Paper can now be reuse.
Resources
Standards
Engineering design is an iterative process involving modeling and optimization (finding the best solution within given constraints); this process is used to develop technological solutions to problems within given constraints. T1.1 Describe objects, imaginary or real, that might be modeled or made differently and suggest ways in which the objects can be changed, fixed, or improved. T1.1a T1.1b T1.1c Identify a simple/common object which might be improved and state the purpose of the improvement Identify features of an object that help or hinder the performance of the object Suggest ways the object can be made differently, fixed, or improved within
T1.3 Generate ideas for possible solutions, individually and through group activity; apply age-appropriate mathematics and science skills; evaluate the ideas and deter- mine the best solution; and explain reasons for the choices. T1 3a T1.3b T1.3c List possible solutions, applying age-appropriate math and science skills Develop and apply criteria to evaluate possible solutions Select a solution consistent with given constraints and explain why it was chosen T1.4 Plan and build, under supervision, a model of the solution, using familiar materi- als, processes, and hand tools. T1.4 Create a grade-appropriate graphic or plan listing all materials needed, showing sizes of parts, indicating how things will fit together, and detail- ing steps for assembly T1.4 Build a model of the object, modifying the plan as necessary.
