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How does the paper you use today affect your tomorrow?

How does the paper you use today affect your tomorrow?. Applicable Standard(s):6.6c Students know the natural origin of the materials used to make common objects , 6.7g Interpret events by sequence and time from natural phenomena (e.g., the relative ages of rocks and intrusions).

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How does the paper you use today affect your tomorrow?

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  1. How does the paper you use today affect your tomorrow? Applicable Standard(s):6.6c Students know the natural origin of the materials used to make common objects, 6.7g Interpret events by sequence and time from natural phenomena (e.g., the relative ages of rocks and intrusions). Grade Level: 6th BAESI July 26-28 2011: SUSTAINABILITY

  2. Collaborators • Ann Borba, Oak Grove Middle, MDUSD • Nyla DeLong Harding Elementary, WCCUSD • Jan Mathers, Rolling Hills Middle School, PVUSD BAESI July 26-28 2011: SUSTAINABILITY

  3. Summary/ Abstract of Unit • In this unit, students will investigate the origins of the paper they use on a daily basis. They will examine the process by which paper is made. They will understand the impact that their paper use has on trees. Students will recognize the importance of recycling, paper can be reused, so more trees don’t need to be cut down – the essence of sustainability! BAESI July 26-28 2011: SUSTAINABILITY

  4. Lesson Outline • Day one: What do you think paper is made of? • Resources: YouTube video “Making Paper From Trees” • Day two: How do you think trees turn into paper? What is the process? • Resources: (linked URL, etc) • Day three: Why do you think trees are important? • Resources: (linked URL, etc) • Day four: How can you help save a tree? • Resources: collecting and weighing paper lesson -http://lessonopoly.org/node/8239 • Day five: Now that you know that paper is made from trees how will that affect your actions? • Resources: (linked URL, etc) BAESI July 26-28 2011: SUSTAINABILITY

  5. Unit Assessment • How will you check for understanding? • How will you address language of the discipline? • How will you check for mastery of concepts? BAESI July 26-28 2011: SUSTAINABILITY

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