The goal is for students to understand the basics of engineering associated with the use, selection, and properties of fabrics. A wide variety of natural and synthetic fibers are used in our clothing, home furnishings and in our travel...

Explains what polystyrene is and its many different properties and uses.

A simple lab activity which introduces the field of polymer chemistry. Includes the use of polystyrene in a neat reaction.

Use this site to learn about how Leo Baekeland invented plastic, and how this simple invention resulted in a "plastic revolution."

LDPE stands for low-density polyethylene. This resource describes its structure, physical and chemical properties, resistance to various chemicals, advantages and disadvantages, uses, its BPA-free status, and the issue of recycling LDPE...

Describes the steps for how to make a model of DNA using colored polymer clay and wire. Students will gain a good understanding of the structure of DNA by doing this project.