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A Comparison of Polymeric  Liquids with Newtonian Liquids Lesson PlanA Comparison of Polymeric  Liquids with Newtonian Liquids Lesson Plan
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A Comparison of Polymeric Liquids with Newtonian Liquids

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Young scholars concretely illustrate and define a macromolecule, observe the unique behavior of polymers and relate to their knowledge of molecules, and use the scientific process to determine the difference between Newtonian and non-Newtonian liquids.

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6th - 12th
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Science
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