Concord Consortium
Concord Consortium: Molecular Workbench: Elliptical Particle Phases
View this simulation to see different phases formed by elliptical particles.
Concord Consortium
The Concord Consortium: Molecular Workbench Linear vs. Branched Polymers
View the differences in intermolecular interactions between linear and branched polymers.
Smithsonian Institution
Lemelson Center: Spark!lab: Make a Polymer
Polymers are all around us. Learn how to make your own, then answer scientific questions about your experiment.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Error Analysis: Lesson 3
This lesson will explain and provide examples of how different types of error impact accuracy and precision. It is 3 of 3 in the series titled "Error Analysis."
Science Bob Pflugfelder
Science Bob: Homemade Slime!
Contains a procedure for creating slime -- a polymer formed by mixing water, borax, Elmer's glue, and food coloring. Following the procedure, the site contains a brief description of what polymers are.
Other
60 Second Science: Easy Putty
Explore the properties of colloids while making putty. Discover how some mixtures can display properties of both solids and liquids.
Other
Fibersource: Nylon Production
Good background on the production and chemical family information for nylon.
York University
Chemistry Hall of Fame: Polyethylene a Plastic of Many Uses
Background information on the discovery of polyethylene is found on this website. Also lists polyethylene's many uses.
Science Fun for Everyone
Science Fun: Squishy Turkeys
Watch Scientist Joe demonstrate how to make a turkey in a glove using homemade slime in this video presentation.
Science Fun for Everyone
Science Fun: Balloon Pop! Not!
In this fast and fun science experiment video, we will teach you how to stick a needle in a balloon without popping the balloon. Video tutorial included.