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mi-Guide @school

Written Language – Storing knowledge

The activities and teacher’s notes for the Written Language unit can be downloaded separately by clicking on the links below.  Alternatively, you can Download all mi-Guide@School Written Language activity sheets (zip file, 10.0MB)

Introduction

Introduction to the Written Language unit
Written Language Introduction

Ancient scripts

How are thoughts recorded so that future generations can benefit?  Look at scripts from thousands or hundreds of years ago.
Ancient scripts Activity Sheet
Ancient scripts Teacher’s Notes

Making recycled paper

Can you make some paper?  And write on it?
Making recycled paper Activity Sheet
Making recycled paper & The history of paper Teacher’s Notes

The history of paper

Who invented paper?  And can you improve on their original formula?
The history of paper
Making recycled paper & The history of paper Teacher’s Note

Investigating paper properties

Different papers are designed for different purposes.  Investigate the properties of paper for writing on, mopping up spills or wrapping things in a waterproof covering.
Investigating paper properties Activity Sheet
Investigating paper properties Teacher’s Note

Paper recycling quiz

How much do you know about paper recycling?
Paper recycling quiz Activity Sheet
Paper recycling quiz & What can you do? Teacher’s Notes

Paper recycling and what can you do?

Can you cut your paper use and save the planet?
What can you do? Activity Sheet
Paper recycling quiz & What can you do? Teacher’s Notes

Ban it!

Written documents can spread knowledge and insight or hatred and religious intolerance.  In group discussion censorship and the banning of written documents are examined.
Ban It! Activity Sheet
Ban It! Teacher’s Notes