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Condensation Polymerization: Preparation of Thiokoll® (Polysulfide Rubber)

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
This lab activity is geared toward experienced chemistry learners, in particular, those who are familiar with organic chemistry. They will create a synthetic elastomer  and then make observations and measurements of its different...
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How Shocking

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students describe the characteristics of polymers and rubbers and how they improve human lives.  For this shock lesson students build a shock absorbing structure using different polymer materials. 
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A Brief History of Rubber

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students explore the history of rubber. In this rubber instructional activity, students listen to their instructor present a lecture regarding the history of the product and its uses in society. Students create timelines...
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Plastics and Rubber: What's the Difference?

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students classify household items into either plastic or rubber. In this chemistry lesson, students justify their classification system. They explain the difference between observation and inference.
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Where in the World is Rubber?

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students research countries where rubber is naturally produced. In this geography instructional activity, students create a poster from their researched information. They present their poster in class.