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Some polymers occur naturally while others are synthetic, but scientists moved a step further when creating designer polymers. The video describes what a designer polymer is and its many uses. It highlights a few examples focusing on the problem, the solution, and how scientists designed the solution.
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Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
- Bring in a nylon jacket to allow pupils to feel the material as they are learning about it; bring in a Gore-Tex jacket if you have one for the same use
- Invite a dentist to speak to the class about the designer polymers they use in fillings
Classroom Considerations
- Relies on prior knowledge of polymers and their properties
Pros
- Includes a prompt to pause the video and consider an analysis question before learning the correct answer
- Provides examples that many learners will relate to easily
Cons
- None