Object Cards
Card #1*Instant hot chocolateContains thickening and preserving agent cellulose or methylcellulose, the building block of wood. Forbidden words: drink, marshmallows, winter *TissuesPapers (tissues, paper towels, newspaper, etc.) are made from wood pulp, which often come from branches of large trees or stumps of smaller trees. Forbidden words: nose, blow, cold *GlueGlue and adhesives can be made from hard resins or gums, which are found in the sap of some trees. Forbidden words: sticky, white, Elmer’s |
Card #2*Spearmint Chewing GumArtificial flavoring for gum such as spearmint comes from terpenes (a group of pine derivatives). Forbidden words: bubbles, chew, crack *Soft drinksSome citrus drinks contain esters, a tree derivative used to enhance the flavor of soda. Sports drinks and orange-flavored soda often contain wood resin and liquid terpenes from the stumps of pine trees. Forbidden words: soda, Coke, carbonated *SoapMany soaps and detergents are made from fatty acids derived from wood. Some gums that are found in the sap of trees contain antiseptic qualities and are therefore used to make soap. Forbidden words: clean, shower or bath, dirt |
Card #3*LotionLotions that contain Vitamins A and E, often come from wood extracts that are formed during the process of making paper. Forbidden words: dry, moisturize, scented *CrayonCarnauba wax, a resin produced by the leaves of the carnauba tree, gives crayons a waxy component. Forbidden words: Crayola, color, draw *ToothpasteTerpene, a wood derivative, often is used to add to the spearmint or peppermint flavors of toothpaste. Cellulose also can be found in some toothpastes. Forbidden words: teeth, toothbrush, clean |
Card #4*Liquid CleanersPine stumps contain resins and terpenes used in making many lemon-scented liquid cleaners. Forbidden words: clean, polish, Pledge *CinnamonMany cooking spices come from trees. Cinnamon comes from the bark of laurel trees. Forbidden: spice, French toast, gum *Maple syrupA sweet syrup that comes from the sap of the sugar maple. Forbidden words: French toast and pancakes, breakfast, sap |
Card #5*Hair sprayHair spray, and many other adhesives, often come from tree resins, or sticky substances that harden when exposed to air. Forbidden words: hold, sticky, stiff *Sandwich bagCellophane (the material used for sandwich bags) comes from wood during the pulping process used to make paper. Forbidden words: snacks, plastic, Ziploc *AspirinThe bark of the willow tree provides ingredients for aspirin. The bark of other trees also contributes to some cancer-fighting drugs. Forbidden words: swallow, pills, white |
