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World of Plastics and Polymers Lesson PlanWorld of Plastics and Polymers Lesson Plan
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World of Plastics and Polymers

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Students investigate plastics and learn they are giant molecules made of carbon atoms. In this polymers and plastics instructional activity, students perform 3 activities which all include making polymers from household items such as milk and vinegar, glue and borax and acetone and foam peanuts.

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plastic, polymers

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carbon atoms, natural polymers, plastics, polymers, synthetic polymers, science
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7th - 12th
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Science
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