Paper
How is Paper important? Is it tech? Read all about it.
Paper-Introduction
Read all about paper which is beneficial to us.
Why is is it important?
Paper is important. You might not think this. But it is one of the most important inventions in the world. It helps people write.
Is Paper tech?
Yes, it is! Surprisingly paper is tech. Anything that is man made and designed to solve a problem is technology. Since it is man made and is designed to help us write it is technology.
Example: Deodorant is technology because it is man made and is designed to remove your body odor.
Another Example is a chair. It is technology because it helps us sit and make our work efficient and fast, otherwise people would be sitting on the floor to work.
The problem before paper was invented.
Before paper was invented people used to write on rocks and leaves. Leaves were too delicate and it was very hard to write on rock. However when paper was invented it helped people by letting them store knowledge and pass on it to other people and future generations.
The types of paper
There are lots of types of papers depending on the requirements. Some of the commonly available papers are shown here.
Lined Paper
Lined paper is used to usually write
This is plain paper.
This paper is usually used to draw
This is toilet paper
This paper is used in bathrooms.
It is probably the grossest type of paper
Construction paper
This is a thick kind of paper that comes in many colors. It is used for projects, art, and crafts
Sand paper
This type of paper is used to clean walls before you paint. Sand paper is rough.
Paper bag
This type of paper is used to carry things around like your lunch.
Newspaper
It is a type of paper that is used for reading.
Kitchen rolls
It is like toilet paper. The only differences are that this is bigger and it is used for wiping food off tables
facial tissue
These are like the mini version of kitchen rolls. Some are wet.
How is paper made?
Paper is made by a series of steps.
1.First people have to cut down trees and plants.
2.They take chemicals out of the plant
3.The plant leftovers are cleaned many times
4.People put the plant in a machine that squeezes the paper and compresses it.
5.The people take it out and the squeezed plant is paper
6.The paper is ready to be used!
Paper-Conclusion
Whatever the different types of paper there are, paper is a important technology that has changed people's lives.