Other
American Chemistry Council: How Plastics Are Made
This resource provides an introduction to plastics chemistry, from the basic elements involved, to bonding, plastic types, and production methods.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Inventor of the Week: Leo Baekeland
Use this site to learn about how Leo Baekeland invented plastic, and how this simple invention resulted in a "plastic revolution."
Other
American Chemistry Council: History of Polymers & Plastics for Teachers
This resource presents a teacher guide that offers information on the history, structure, characteristics, forms, and common uses of plastics and polymers.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Geological Stresses Study Guide
Understand the basics of geologic stresses in this study guide.
Science and Mathematics Initiative for Learning Enhancement (SMILE)
Smile: Recycling
This lesson plan site focuses on defining recycling, identifying recyclable materials, categorizing recyclable materials, understanding the importance of filtration and identifying the recycle symbols.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Teflon
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.
Math Science Nucleus
Math/science Nucleus: Polymer Storybook
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.
Other
Hognosesam: Materials Metal, Wood and Plastic
This site describes building materials, their strengths and weaknesses, and how to choose the correct material for a project.
Smithsonian Institution
Lemelson Center: Spark!lab: Make Plastic [Pdf]
Learn how to make biodegradable plastic using common ingredients found right in your kitchen. Requires Adobe Reader. [PDF]
Careers New Zealand
Career Nz: Pattern Maker
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.
NASA
Climate Kids: Paper or Plastic?
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.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Polypropylene
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.
Dallas Symphony Orchestra
Dallas Symphony Orchestra Kids: Guiro
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.