Steve Spangler Science
Shrinking Chip Bag - Sick Science! #064
Mystify your class with this terrific experiment. Take an open photo chip bag with a foil lining and microwave it. The results are amazing! Afterward, have your class discuss why the bag went from a normal size to a much smaller one.
Steve Spangler Science
The Baby Diaper Secret - Sick Science! #017
Have investigators tear apart a fresh disposable diaper to examine the highly absorbent sodium polyacrylate ingredient. This is an absorbing activity for young chemists when studying the properties of polymers. They experience firsthand...
Curated OER
How It's Made - Plastic Bags
Plastic bags are so useful and you can find out how they're made by watching this clip. We see inside the factory where plastic bags are made, learn what they are made of, and all the ways they can be used. Wow, 35,000 bags for every one...