Presented by Kyle Ringling and Jessica Muir

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InventionofPaperFrom
AncientChina

History beforepaper
Before paper was invented, the Chinese were on search for something to write on. They
tried stone, bone and wood but those items were to heavy to carry and hard to transport.
After a while, people tried silk sheets. Silk sheets was the best option to write on out of all
of the other attempted materials. However, silk sheets were not cheap at all and the poor
could not afford such expensive material. Finally, in the early 2nd century AD, Cai Lun,
invented a thin material that made the world an easier place, it was paper!

Jessica Muir

Simple Information about Cai Lun

CaiLun,courtesy
nameJingzhong
CailunwasaHandynasty
Chineseeunuchandofficial.
,

Heistraditionallyregardedasthe
inventorofpaperandthepapermaking
process,informsrecognizablein
Born 50 AD, China
moderntimesaspaper.

Died 121 AD, Luoyang

China
Kyle Ringling

When did this invention spread all over

the world?
Its knowledge and uses spread from China through
theMiddle East to medieval Europein the 13th century,
where the first water powered paper mills were
built.Because of paper's introduction to the West
through the city of Baghdad (IRAQ), it was first called
Bagtadikos.In the 19th century, industrial manufacture
greatly lowered its cost, enabling mass exchange of
information and contributing to significant cultural
shifts. In 1844, the Canadian inventor Charles
Fenertyand the German F. G. Keller independently
developed processes for pulping wood fibers.. It Finally
spread to the middle east at the Battle of talles
( Uzbekistan). The ottoman empire managed to capture
2 soldiers who knew the secret to paper making. They
exchanged their knowledge for their freedom.

Kyle

Pros and cons of paper

Cons

Pros

It is portable

It is cheap

Easy to wright on

Can be made to many things

Trees are cut down

Gets damaged easily

More C02 is produced to the world

Not waterproof

Jessica and Kyle

Ancient Paper Making

Process
Paper making process in the ancient times were not as easy as how paper is made today.
1. Soak ingredients in water
2. Cut to pieces and cleanse with water
3. Immerse with tree ash and grass
4. Rinse with water and pound
5 Fish fibers out with paper matrix
6. Wait and dry
7. Paper.

Jessica

Modern Paper
Making Process
Today, paper is made out of wood.
1. Cut trees.
2. Wood is ground into chips.
3. Wood chips are made into pulp with water.
4.Chemicals are put in the mixture.
5. Mixture is pressed.
6. Put through rollers multiple times.
7. Cut.
8. Paper!
Jessica

In ancient China, paper was

made of many ingredients.

Jessica

Jessica

What is paper used for?

Writing
Wrappings
Books/magazines/newspapers
Money (cash)
Paper napkins, paper towels, toilet paper
Paper plates, paper cups
Envelopes
Origami
Written exam sheets
And many more!

THE IMPACT OF PAPER ON THE WORLD

Paper is avaluable tool of the world. Many of the
greatest discoveries in the world happenedon paper.
People were now able to record share ideas and beliefs.
Maps could be made and further reaches of the globe
could be explored. Languages were now more extensive.
More and more peoplewere literate. It changed
everything. It propelled man kind as a hole. Hands down
paper is on of the most important Inventions.However,
paper has done quite a bit of damage to the world as
trees are cut down. We must use the 3r's reduce, reuse
& recycle! You want to have a healthy earth and healthy
world?Take action and save the world!

Random Quiz Time!

When was the first newspaper in France published in?
What is the name of the Thai currency?
How many tons of wrapping paper is used in the US during Christmas giftgiving period?

In 1845, ___ people were granted a British patent for the first envelopemaking machine?

Which culture is mostly associated to paper folding?

What occupation was the Inventor of paperbags? *Clue: What is Mr. ___ occupation?
What material is the object wrapped with toilet paper?
Jessica and Kyle

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