Level A2-B2
These exercises combine hands-on and situated learning with structured practice of passive voice and command forms. This lesson was adapted from “Recyclingpapier herstellen” in Natur! Bringing Nature and the Environment into German Language Classrooms, from the Waldsee German Language Village Curriculum Series (Daniel Hamilton, editor).
In this project-based set of exercises, students learn about the history of paper and recycling. Students create new paper out of old paper, if possible from paper already discarded for recycling on your campus. In the example below, this one-session project was conducted with 16 students working in 4 groups of 4 students.
Learning Goals
- practice using passive voice and command forms
- develop vocabulary related to paper production and recycling
- develop familiarity with sustainable practices related to paper
- work in teams to create a concrete product in a sustainable way
Materials
- recycled paper
- large containers
- a hand mixer
- spatula
- 8 metal screen frames
- 8 pairs of scissors
- access to water and a sink for cleanup
- hand towels
- a heat gun