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Bioplastics
Students define bioplastics and identify its uses. In this bioplastics lesson plan, students compare and contrast styrofoam to starch peanuts after careful examination. Students understand what biodegradeable means.
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From Polymers to Bioplastics: Looking Toward Finding Renewable Resources
Students investigate the properties of polymers. In this chemistry lesson, students explain the importance of energy sources. They produce a bioplastic from the lab and evaluate its structural integrity.