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Handout
American Chemical Society

American Chemical Society: The Bakelizer [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out all you want to know about the revolutionary development of Bakelite, the first plastic created entirely from chemicals. Included is a biography of the inventor of Bakelite, Leo Baekeland.
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Handout
Science Struck

Science Struck: What Is Bakelite Plastic?: Properties and Uses

For Students 9th - 10th
Bakelite was the first synthetic plastic created. Read about its history, properties, and its many uses.
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Article
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies

Mocomi: What Is Plastic?

For Students 2nd - 8th
Interesting facts about plastic bags and how to recycle them.