Science & Math
$/yr
Preview Only
Oops! It looks like your security settings are blocking this video 🙁
If you are on a school computer or network, ask your tech person to whitelist these URLs:
*.wistia.com, fast.wistia.com, fast.wistia.net, embed-fastly.wistia.com, embed-cloudfront.wistia.com, embedwistia-a.akamaihd.net
Sometimes a simple refresh solves this issue. If you need further help, contact us.
Natural Resources Activity for Kids
Make Your Own Paper DIY
- Duration: 20-40 min
- Difficulty: Medium
- Cost: $0 to $5
Recycle old newspaper by making your own paper!
Material List
- 1Blender (Adults only)
- 1Wire hanger
- 1Plastic tub filled 1/3 with water
- 1Pantyhose
- 1Newspaper
- 1Bottle of white glue
- 1Tablespoon
- 1Roll of paper towels
Instructions
- 1Bend the coat hanger into a square shape.
- 2Stretch the pantyhose over the hanger.
- 3Tie a knot on both ends to keep the pantyhose flat, tight and secure.
- 4With help from an adult, add newspaper pieces and water to the blender.
- 5Blend for one minute.
- 6Put 2-tablespoons of glue into the tub of water.
- 7Add the newspaper mixture and mix it up.
- 8Dip the hanger into the mixture, then carefully lift it out slowly.
- 9Put the frame somewhere safe to dry.
- 10Peel off the new paper!
- Warning:Only do this DIY with an adults help.
Create A Free Account To Unlock All Content!
Get Full Access
Become A Member To Get Full Access!
Plans & Pricing
How It Works
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.
Check out the Full Lesson on Natural Resources
In this lesson, we learn that:
- Things people use from nature are called natural resources.
- Humans use natural resources for everything they do.
- Plants and animals also need natural resources like water and air.
Find More
Exciting Activities
More Activities
Browse All
Full Lessons
Watch Full Lessons
x
Choose Your Free Trial Period
Get 30 Days Free
By inviting 4 other teachers to try it too.
Skip, I will use a 3 day free trial
Thank You!
Enjoy your free 30 days trial