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Will It Stretch?
Students describe the effects of temperature change to rubber band's physical properties. In this chemistry lesson, students measure the length of rubber band when temperature changes. They explain why the length varies.
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Building Polymer Cup Speakers
Pupils construct their own speaker using a cup, coil and magnet. For this physics lesson, students establish a criteria to test them. They present their working speakers in class.
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Diaper Challenge
Students investigate the absorbency of certain diapers. In this inquiry lesson, students examine how much water the crystals absorb. They collect data and share their results in class.
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Exploring the Physical and Chemical Properties of Polymers
Students determine the physical and chemical properties of polymers. In this chemistry lesson plan, students test them for biodegradability. They collect data and compare their results.
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How Are Polymers Utilized in Everyday Life?
Students identify the different types of polymers. For this chemistry lesson, students research information about an area of polymer science they chose. They create a PowerPoint presentation to share their findings in class.
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Sports Helmets and Impact Testing of Polymers
Young scholars test various polymers resistance to impact. In this technology lesson, students collect data and formulate a conclusion. They design their own helmet and present it to class.
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Polymers
Students explore online tutorial on polymers. In this chemistry lesson, they create two polymers in the lab and compare their properties. They write a sales letter about their new and improved polymer product.
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Mystery Polymers
Students examine how some natural substances are polymers. In this polymer lesson students complete a lab and give examples of a physical change.
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Goofy Putty
Students examine mixtures and solution properties by making a borax polymer. In this chemical reactions lesson, students make a putty out of borax solution mixed to create a polymer.
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Critter? Growth
Students identify and use the elements of the scientific inquiry to solve problems. They explain concepts about the structure and properties of matter. Pupils write an explanation of polymers and how the characteristic of polymers...
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Polymers and Crystals
Students experiment with crystals and polymers and examine their roles in food science.
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Polymer Physics on the Playground
Students investigate what materials allow them to slide down a slide the fastest. They set up test procedures and carry out an experiment.
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The Polymer Schoolhouse
Students investigate polymers by discovering and examining plastics and creating a diorama.
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Polymers and People
Students identify a historical example of how advances in science depend on advances in technology and vice versa.
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It's the Slime Time
Students experiment to understand the basic concept of polymerization and to understand the dissolution theory. Student experiment with polymers to understand its behavior and the mechanical behavior of polymer networks.
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Bouncing Balls
Students create a polymer to demonstrate its properties and develop an awareness of the wide variety of uses for polymers.