Fingertip Dip Paper Shapers Adapted from FROM SU Faculty Presentation Dr. Robeck, Dr.Burgess and Dr. Terrell At NSTA 2012 Stem Forum and Expo

Engage

The Hornets’ Nest

PAPERS FOR A PURPOSE Shopping Writing Eating Painting Wrapping

CONSIDER some relevant questions What is paper made of? What makes different kinds of paper different?

Explore

PAPER MAKING Pour slurry 2.Dip Deckle 3.Lift Horizontally 4.Felt Over 5.Press Palms 6.Felt Under Deckle 7.Brush Edges 8.Lift Deckle 9.Peel Paper 10.Dry as Directed

PAPERMAKING DANCE MOVES 1.Pouring movement with arms 2.Dip arms and roll down 3.Lift with your arms horizontal 4.Palms up and clap the felt on top 5.Press and bend knees 6.Turn pressed palms over 7.Brush finger tips across palm 8.Lift onto tippy toes 9.Raise arms to lift paper 10.Spreading movements to dry

Taking apart and putting together paper As you follow the instructions for recycling paper, see what you can discover what paper is made of. Consider how you could make the paper turn out different. Consider what would happen if you changed the process by which the paper is made.

PAPER MAKING for a Purpose NOW Create samples of paper that would be useful to a gardener

Explain

Key Concepts Paper is made of plant fibers that are processed to produce thin sheets. These fibers are similar to each other, but different types of papers can have very different properties. These properties can be explored by describing, measuring and testing different paper samples. Properties are traits (characteristics) of materials or objects that can be described and are usually measured.

TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING Technology is any modification of the natural world made to fulfill human needs or desires. Engineering is a systematic and often iterative approach to designing objects, processes and systems to meet human needs and wants. A Framework for K-12 Science Education, p. 202

ITERATIVE APPROACH Designing Producing Assessing Modifying (Redesigning)

CAREERS Chemist Commodity Sourcing Manager Computer Programmer Designer Forester Machinist Manufacturing Equipment Operator Manufacturing Process Engineer Materials Scientist Transportation GIS Specialist Waste Water Treatment Engineer

Elaborate

Paper Up Close Observe and compare different kinds of paper 1. Use your eyes and magnifiers for the observations. 2.Tear the paper samples and look at the torn edges. 3.Drop some water onto the paper and observe what happens.

Paper Up Close Consider: 1.How are their properties alike? Different? 2.How can you test the papers to find out more about the similarities and differences among their properties? – How can you describe these similarities and differences? – How can you measure these similarities and differences? 3.What would you infer is the purpose for each kind of paper? 4.How do the properties of the different kinds of paper fit their purpose?

Evaluate

Consider: What are other sources of materials you could try using to make paper? What makes you think these would work? How are they alike/different from the pulp you used? How is it like/different from the material used by hornets? What might happen if you added those to the pulp that you used to make recycled paper? Let’s look at how the hornet – Gets its pulp – Builds its nest How is this like/unlike the process we used? How is this like and unlike the paper we made?

Background for the teacher

STEM AS AN INTEGRATING INFLUENCE SCIENCE Observing properties Investigate the Process Cohesion/Adhesion Evaporation Testing paper Durability Strength Absorbency Flexibility Recyclability Paper in the lab Filter paper Lens wipes Lab journal Graph paper Chemistry Polymers (cellulose) Sizing Oxidation (burning) VISUAL ARTS Aesthetic Purpose Color Texture Flat or Sculpture? DANCE Steps of paper making Paper in the rain Paper catching fire Origami MUSIC What sounds can you make with paper? What is the sound of paper in the wind, being ripped, etc.? What musical instruments can you make with paper? DRAMA Props using paper Mask making Puppets MATH Ratios Area and Perimeter Shapes and their defining characteristics Nets of 3D objects Circles—circumference and area Weight of paper Multiplication/Division Word Problems ?

SOCIAL STUDIES History of paper Maps of where paper is made Maps of land cover (where are the trees that are used for pulp?) Transportation routs History of printing Art papers Paper clothing Cultural uses of paper (diapers, origami, religious documents, napkins, toilet paper, toilet seat covers, party hats, birthday decorations) Reduce, reuse, recycle (and repurpose) TECHNOLOGY Improving paper For what purpose? With what limitations? Designing and using paper Packaging/containers Surfaces of paper types Paper in consumer products (paper towels, cards, tissue, dishes, etc.) Toys—kites, dolls, playing cards, board games LANGUAGE ARTS Book making Journaling about where they see paper Writing the steps for creating their garden paper Investigating the types of paper used for novels. Writing a story from the perspective of the tree as it gets turned into pulp and then paper. Words that can be used to describe paper.

DIFFERENT MODES OF ENGAGING Writing Drawing Dancing Doing Telling … Models Data Maps Processes Diagrams …

Relevant SCIENCE Standards Standard 4.0 Chemistry: Students will use scientific skills and processes to explain the composition, structure and interactions of matter A.Structure of Matter 1.Provide evidence to support the fact that matter has observable and measurable properties. b. Describe and compare the physical properties of samples of matter. (strength, hardness, flexibility, ability to conduct heat, ability to conduct electricity, ability to be attracted by magnets)

THANK YOU…. 1.Please put the lid on the paper making tub that contains the slurry. 2.Put this tub into the supply box (shoe box). 3.Use paper towels to wipe down the workspace. 4.Put all other supplies except wet paper towels in the supply box. 5.Put the lid on the supply box. 6.Keep your paper samples forever and ever…