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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Chemical Resistance and Synthetic Polymers

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students participate in lab activities in which they examine immersion, stain resistance, and stress cracking of synthetic polymers. Students use their collected data to discuss service applications and possible performance of materials.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

World of Plastics and Polymers

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students investigate plastics and learn they are giant molecules made of carbon atoms. For this polymers and plastics lesson, students perform 3 activities which all include making polymers from household items such as milk and vinegar,...
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eBook
Chiral Publishing

Chiral Publishing: An Introduction to Chemistry: Organic, Biochemistry, Synthetic Polymers [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn all about organic chemistry, biochemistry, and synthetic polymers in this detailed online chemistry book. Contains chapter objectives, a glossary, and a great deal of review and practice material.
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eBook
Chiral Publishing

Chiral Publishing: An Introduction to Chemistry: Organic Chemistry/biochemistry/synthetic Polymers Study [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this site to get an overview of organic chemistry, biochemistry, and synthetic polymers. Also includes an answer key to the chapter review questions and links to online quizzes.
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eBook
Chiral Publishing

Chiral Publishing: An Introduction to Chemistry: Organic, Biochemistry, Synthetic Polymers [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
This detailed presentation gives an extensive overview of organic chemistry, biochemistry, and synthetic polymers. Provides a great review of the chemical structure of many common compounds.
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Handout
Smithsonian Institution

Lemelson Center: Innovative Lives: Stephanie Kwolek and Kevlar, the Wonder Fiber

For Students 9th - 10th
Smithsonian site features Stephanie Kwolek, the inventor of kevlar. Learn about her famous discovery and the road she took to get there. Contains links to read more about women inventors.
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eBook
Chiral Publishing

Chiral Publishing: An Introduction to Chemistry: Synthetic Polymers: Audio Book

For Students 9th - 10th
This short audio book describes some common synthetic polymers and their chemical formulas. Find links for animations, tutorials, and power points on many other chemistry topics.
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Lesson Plan
McREL International

Mc Rel: Glue Polymer (Whelmer #15 Learning Activity)

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
An easy to do activity that investigates the basic principles behind chemical bonding. The activity is written in lesson plan format that meets NSES standards.