Curated OER
Chemical Resistance and Synthetic Polymers
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.
Curated OER
World of Plastics and Polymers
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,...
Chiral Publishing
Chiral Publishing: An Introduction to Chemistry: Organic, Biochemistry, Synthetic Polymers [Pdf]
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.
Chiral Publishing
Chiral Publishing: An Introduction to Chemistry: Organic Chemistry/biochemistry/synthetic Polymers Study [Pdf]
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.
Chiral Publishing
Chiral Publishing: An Introduction to Chemistry: Organic, Biochemistry, Synthetic Polymers [Pdf]
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.
Smithsonian Institution
Lemelson Center: Innovative Lives: Stephanie Kwolek and Kevlar, the Wonder Fiber
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.
Chiral Publishing
Chiral Publishing: An Introduction to Chemistry: Synthetic Polymers: Audio Book
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.
McREL International
Mc Rel: Glue Polymer (Whelmer #15 Learning Activity)
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.