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- Close Encounters of the Polymer Kind Presentation (.ppt)
- Close Encounters Worksheet (.pdf)
- Close Encounters Worksheet Answers (.pdf)
- Close Encounters of the Polymer Kind Lesson Handout for Students (.pdf)
- Close Encounters of the Polymer Kind Lesson Handout for Students Answer Key (.pdf)
- Defying Gravity (.avi)
- Three Viscoelastic Effects (.avi)
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A PowerPoint presents features of polymers and two of its categories (thermoplastics and thermosets). Instructors conduct demonstrations to illustrate the Weissenberg Effect and the Barus & Kaye Effects of polymers in the first of two lessons.
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Concepts
Instructional Ideas
- Have scholars conduct a web quest on the uses of polymers for a journal entry
Classroom Considerations
- Be sure to use the associated activity for the lesson
- Individuals should have basic chemistry knowledge (resource suggests learners be currently taking a high school chemistry course)
Pros
- Provides teacher information for each slide of the presentation
- Includes a variety of worksheets and links to video clips
Cons
- None