Exploding billiard balls and fake tanks are just part of the history of polymers. The 20th installment of the Crash Course Engineering series looks at polymers and how people make them. It also takes viewers through a brief history of polymers and some of their current uses.

Concepts

building materials, polymers, rubber, technology resources

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Instructional Ideas

• Have the class perform the experiment outlined in the video
  

Classroom Considerations

• Knowledge of mechanical properties is a must
• The video is a continuation of the previous video on engineering materials
  

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Provides a list of additional resources for further study
• Explanations are learner-friendly and easy to follow
  

Cons

• None