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Where would we be without it? |
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A webquest for chemistry |
| Designed by |
| Jo Osborn |
| josborn@frionaisd.com |
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| Slime is a
polymer. What would we do without polymers? Not too
much! Polymers surround you everyday. Polymers make the
world go around.
In lab, you will create your own slime as well as GAK and playdough. Why are these slimey, ooey, gooey substances polymers? What else is a polymer and why? Let's find out!! |
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You
will investigate polymers and increase public awareness of polymers by
choosing ONE of the following presentations.
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| Choose ONE of the following presentations for your polymer investigation. Resources are listed at the bottom of the page. Detailed information on each presentation ( such as "How long does it have to be?") is listed under the evaluation section of the webquest. |
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WRITING AN INFORMATIVE ARTICLE Include in your article a definition, properties, and at least 10 uses of polymers. You may choose one of the following discussion suggestions or develop your own.
WRITING A CREATIVE ARTICLE You may choose one of the following discussion suggestions or develop your own. Have fun and be creative, but be sure to include a factual definition, properties and at least 10 applications of polymers.
POWERPOINT PRESENTATION Use Powerpoint to illustrate any of the ideas presented in writing an informative or creative article. |
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RESOURCES |
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WEBSITE |
INFORMATION |
| A cyberwonderland of polymer fun and loads of information | |
| American Plastics Council Classroom | fun site with lots of information and links |
| Plastics Museum | long list of polymers and descriptions |
| Beyond Discovery: Polymers and People | extensive information on history and uses of polymers
good pictures click on next at the bottom of the page |
| Story of Vinyl | informative article on vinyl |
| Polymers and Liquid Crystals | chemistry of liquid crystals |
| Polymer Batteries | plastic batteries |
| Monster Polymers Inc. | |
| Reichold Co. | applications for polymer resins |
| Cornell | definition and applications |
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Informative and Creative Articles |
| POOR JOB | GOOD JOB! | GREAT JOB!!! | |
| Blue jean chemist | Plastic apron chemist | White lab coat chemist | |
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accurate, factual definition of a polymer |
0-10 points
no definition or very short and sweet |
10-20 points
Our textbook has this much information. |
20 points
You did some research!
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10 uses of polymers |
0-10 points
less than 10 uses |
10-20 points
at least 10 uses |
20 points
at least 15 uses |
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thoroughness of research |
0-10 points
less than one page handwritten or typed (font size 10, double spaced) |
10-20 points
1 page typed (font size 10, double spaced)
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20 points
at least 1 1/2 pages typed (font size 10, double spaced)
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written work |
0-10 points
numerous spelling and grammatical errors. Use spell check! |
10-20 points
some spelling and grammatical errors
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20 points
Your English teacher would be proud!
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organization |
0-10 points disorganized information |
10-20 points facts are somewhat organized
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20 points
You used an outline with an introduction, body, and conclusion to organize your thoughts before writing the article.
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PowerPoint Presentation |
| POOR JOB | GOOD JOB! | GREAT JOB!!! | |
| Blue jean chemist | Plastic apron chemist | White lab coat chemist | |
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accurate, factual definition of a polymer |
0-10 points
no definition or very short and sweet |
10 points
Our textbook has this much information. |
20 points
You did some research!
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10 uses of polymers |
0-10 points
less than 10 uses |
10-20 points
at least 10 uses |
20 points
at least 15 uses |
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thoroughness of research |
0-10 points
less than 5 slides |
10-20 points
5 slides
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20 points
more than 5 slides
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written work |
0-10 points
numerous spelling and grammatical errors. Use spell check! |
10-20 points
some spelling and grammatical errors
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20 points graphics are included Your English and Computer teacher would be proud
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organization |
0-10 points disorganized information |
10-20 points facts are somewhat organized
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20 points
You used an outline with an introduction, body, and conclusion to organize your thoughts before writing the article.
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| Hopefully after you
have completed this slimey, ooey, gooey webquest, you have gained some
knowledge and appreciation of polymers as well as increasing public
awareness of polymers.
Beware! You never know when, where, or how you may meet a new addition to the world of polymers! |
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