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Vulcanization has nothing to do with Star Trek or the god of fire. The video explains the difference between thermosoftening and thermosetting polymers and the role of vulcanization to the process. It lists many products pupils are familiar with and justifies the importance of their reactions to heat.
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Instructional Ideas
- Use root words to help scholars remember the new vocabulary, i.e. thermo is from Greek and means heat
- Discuss what would happen without vulcanization when making tires
Classroom Considerations
- Relies on prior knowledge of polymers, chemical structures, and melting points
Pros
- Includes links to related videos for those wishing to learn more
- Provides a cue to pause the video after a question before learning the correct answer
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- None