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Polystyrene Containers

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Students conduct experiments to determine the effectiveness of polystyrene containers at preventing heat loss. In this polymers lesson, students design an experiment to determine how effective Styrofoam burger containers are at preventing heat loss. They conduct their experiment and answer questions.

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plastic, styrofoam, waste management

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containers, plastic, polystyrene, styrofoam, waste, science
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3rd - 12th
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Science
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