MAKE YOUR OWN PAPERGRADES K-2

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SUMMARY

• Recycle old newspaper by making your own paper!• Time Required: 20-40 Min + Drying Time• Difficulty: Medium• Cost: $0-5

PROCEDURE

1. Bend the coat hanger into a square shape.2. Stretch the pantyhose over the hanger.3. Tie a knot on both ends to keep the pantyhose flat, tight and secure.4. With help from an adult, add newspaper pieces and water to the blender.5. Blend for one minute.6. Put 2-tablespoons of glue into the tub of water.7. Add the newspaper mixture and mix it up.8. Dip the hanger into the mixture, then carefully lift it out slowly.9. Put the frame somewhere safe to dry. 10. Peel off the new paper!

Warning: Only do this DIY with an adults help.

WHAT IS GOING ON HERE?

Paper is made from trees. Trees are an important natural resource. When you use old newspaper to make new paper, you are recycling part of a tree! Recycling is a great way to conserve our natural resources.

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DIY ACTIVITY

• Blender (Adults only)• Wire hanger• Plastic tub filled 1/3 with water• Pantyhose• Newspaper• Bottle of white glue• Tablespoon • Roll of paper towels

MATERIALS NEEDED

Link to Video