Be inspired by the paper bag. Black Friday usually marks the start of holiday shopping. This month’s challenge is to design a gift by participating in the Paper Bag Challenge.
First, be inspired by the inventor, Margaret Knight, who invented the machine for folding flat-bottom paper bags. These machines are still used today, and she didn’t stop there. This amazing woman received over 20 patents and conceived almost 100 different inventions and all during the 1800’s! In the Bag!: Margaret Knight Wraps It Up written by Monica Kulling is a wonderful biography of her accomplishments.
Enjoy Robert Munsch’ The Paper Bag Princess. Princess Elizabeth is resourceful in a humorous fashion. This fairy tale provides a great twist and lesson for all. Listen to the author read his book.
Task: Reduce. Reuse. Recycle. Did you know that if every household reused a paper grocery bag 60,000 tress would be saved? Help reduce your family’s environmental footprint this holiday season by redefining a paper bag(s) into an original, ingenious gift! Make a present for someone using a paper bag(s).
Rules:
1. Single Entries only.
2. All entries must have submission form attached – Paper Bag Form.
3. Paper bags as wrapping paper or gift bags will not be accepted. All bags must be created or incorporated into a gift.
4. Use the Engineering Design Process to help you develop your idea.
5. All entries are due Friday, December 17th!
Good Luck!
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