Worksheet
Curated OER

Moore S Word Search Puzzle 1

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this literacy worksheet, middle schoolers find the words that are in the word search puzzle that focus upon the vocabulary that is from the theme of the sheet.
Worksheet
Curated OER

MIA Word Search Puzzle

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this literacy worksheet, students look for the words in the puzzle that are related to the theme of the word search. Spelling skills are worked on.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Where to Live?

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students examine types of spatial data found in a GIS. In this geography instructional activity students use a GIS to facilitate analysis and decision making.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Exploring Life in the Coral Reef

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students study life forms in coral reefs. For this ocean life lesson, students study life in coral reefs as they create a coral reef sculpture.
Lesson Plan
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Close Encounters of the Polymer Kind

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students explore the basic characteristics of polymers through the introduction of two polymer categories: thermoplastics and thermosets.
Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Investigating Plastic Polymers: Building a Model

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students will use their prior knowledge about changes of matter including physical and chemical changes from the Houghton Mifflin science curriculum. Students will create a hypothesis to test the physical properties of materials such as...
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Physical Science: Carbon Monomers and Polymers

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Difference between a monomer and polymer and examples of natural and synthetic carbon polymers.
Online Course
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Open Course Ware: Courses: Polymer Science Laboratory

For Teachers 9th - 10th
College-level chemical engineering course highlighting polymers. Course topics focus on the range of properties of polymers, methods of synthesis, and physical chemistry. Course features include a list of related readings and a large...
Unit Plan
TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: From Dna to Silly Putty, the Diverse World of Polymers

For Students 9th - 10th
Polymers occur both naturally- our DNA is a polymer- and synthetically, like plastic, Silly Putty, and styrofoam. Jan Mattingly explains how polymers have changed our world. [4:59]
Handout
Frostburg State University

General Chemistry Online: Glossary: Polymer Chemistry

For Students 9th - 10th
A glossary of terminology surrounding polymer chemistry. Good site for vocabulary building or reinforcement.
Handout
Other

Moorland School: Earth Science Zone: Polymers

For Students 9th - 10th
A webpage showing how the double bonds of alkenes can open up to form polymers.
Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Investigating Polymers: Comparing Two Liquid Glue Based Polymers

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
For this experiment, students will work in small groups to create two different polymers, similar to Flubber and Silly Putty, using Elmer's glue, liquid laundry starch, and Borax. They will then compare the properties of the two...
eBook
Chiral Publishing

Chiral Publishing: An Introduction to Chemistry: Addition Polymers

For Students 9th - 10th
This quick overview of addition polymers focuses on the three stages of creation. See step by step how the common polymer polyethylene is made. Also find links to other chemistry topics.
Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Mn Step: Where in the World Can I Find Plastic Polymers. Why Are They Used?

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
An investigation of where plastic polymers can be found in everyday life. After identifying them, students test them to learn about their properties, then try some online activities.
eBook
Chiral Publishing

Chiral Publishing: An Introduction to Chemistry: Synthetic Polymers: Audio Book

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Polymers & Plastics: Classification & Models

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Young scholars will use their prior knowledge about changes of matter including physical and chemical changes to examine and categorize various types of plastics (polymers). They will identify how their chemical properties allow them to...
eBook
Chiral Publishing

Chiral Publishing: An Introduction to Chemistry: Organic, Biochemistry, Synthetic Polymers [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
eBook
Chiral Publishing

Chiral Publishing: An Introduction to Chemistry: Organic, Biochemistry, Synthetic Polymers [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
eBook
Chiral Publishing

Chiral Publishing: An Introduction to Chemistry: Organic Chemistry/biochemistry/synthetic Polymers Study [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
Activity
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Bridging to Polymers: Thermoset Lab

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students act as engineers to learn about the strengths of various epoxy-amine mixtures, and observe the unique characteristics of different mixtures of epoxies and hardeners. Student groups make and optimize thermosets by combining two...
Handout
Other

American Chemistry Council: History of Polymers & Plastics for Teachers

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This resource presents a teacher guide that offers information on the history, structure, characteristics, forms, and common uses of plastics and polymers.
Handout
Other

American Chemistry Council: History of Polymer and Plastics for Students

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource presents a brief guide introduces the history, structure, and characteristics of plastics and polymers.
Activity
Smithsonian Institution

Lemelson Center: Spark!lab: Make a Polymer

For Students 3rd - 8th
Polymers are all around us. Learn how to make your own, then answer scientific questions about your experiment.
Website
Other

American Chemistry Council: Plastics: Basics: Polymer Definition and Properties

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information about what polymers are and their properties.

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