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2nd Grade, Art, Projects, School

Project 3: “Recycle, Reuse, Make Paper”

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Title: Recycle, Reuse, Make Paper


Paper-making Setup

Introduction:

Date: May 31 – June 1, 2008
Paper is a very unique thing in our world because we use it every day. The Chinese invented paper a long time ago. Paper can be used in many ways like turning into fortune-tellers and doing origami. You can draw on it, print on it, you can use for a wrapping a present. Paper is used for wrapping food: pizzas, Chinese food take-out, Big Macs, groceries, ice cream cones, candy, cookies. Books are made out of paper, so is your homework.

Question:

Can paper be made from different things and how can recycled paper be turned into other kinds of paper.

Hypothesis:

I think that paper can be recycled in a fun way.

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2nd Grade, Projects, School

Project 2: “Pulleys, Forces and Distances”

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Title: Pulleys, Forces and Distances

Pulley

Introduction:

Pulleys have been around for hundreds of years. The ancient Greeks even had pulleys. Pulleys have been around so long that nobody knows when they were invented.

Block and Tackle

Pulleys are used for:

  • Ships for lifting cargo and sails
  • Lifting heavy things
  • Changing the direction of the pull
  • Lifting logs and other heavy stuff
  • On cranes for lifting heavy building materials

Question:

Why are pulleys useful?

Hypothesis:

I think that pulleys will make a big difference when I lift something.

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