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Handout
Other

American Chemistry Council: How Plastics Are Made

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides an introduction to plastics chemistry, from the basic elements involved, to bonding, plastic types, and production methods.
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Handout
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Inventor of the Week: Leo Baekeland

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this site to learn about how Leo Baekeland invented plastic, and how this simple invention resulted in a "plastic revolution."
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Handout
Other

American Chemistry Council: History of Polymers & Plastics for Teachers

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This resource presents a teacher guide that offers information on the history, structure, characteristics, forms, and common uses of plastics and polymers.
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Handout
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Geological Stresses Study Guide

For Students 9th - 10th
Understand the basics of geologic stresses in this study guide.
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Lesson Plan
Science and Mathematics Initiative for Learning Enhancement (SMILE)

Smile: Recycling

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
This lesson plan site focuses on defining recycling, identifying recyclable materials, categorizing recyclable materials, understanding the importance of filtration and identifying the recycle symbols.
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Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Teflon

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia, provides great information on Teflon, created by the DuPont corporation. Links are provided throughout for additional information, along with several formulas, and interesting facts.
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Interactive
Math Science Nucleus

Math/science Nucleus: Polymer Storybook

For Students Pre-K - 1st
This animation discusses polymers and the properties of polymers in a storybook format. The story covers polymers both plastic and natural, and provides interesting information.
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Website
Other

Hognosesam: Materials Metal, Wood and Plastic

For Students 9th - 10th
This site describes building materials, their strengths and weaknesses, and how to choose the correct material for a project.
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Handout
Other

Plastic

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has an overview of the history of plastic.
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Activity
Smithsonian Institution

Lemelson Center: Spark!lab: Make Plastic [Pdf]

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn how to make biodegradable plastic using common ingredients found right in your kitchen. Requires Adobe Reader. [PDF]
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Website
Careers New Zealand

Career Nz: Pattern Maker

For Students 9th - 10th
A thorough examination of the work of a Model Maker. While specific to New Zealand's market, the site provides job description information that applies industry-wide.
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Article
NASA

Climate Kids: Paper or Plastic?

For Students 3rd - 6th
Have you ever been in the grocery store and you were asked for paper or plastic? Discover the pros and cons of either choice, and then ultimately decide which might be the best.
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Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Polypropylene

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, provides brief but factual information on the function of Polypropylene. A good site to get a short overview on the subject, with a few links to additional information.
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Handout
Dallas Symphony Orchestra

Dallas Symphony Orchestra Kids: Guiro

For Students 3rd - 5th
Use this resource to learn about the percussion family of the orchestra and the guiro. This instrument is untuned and comes from South and Central America.