Investigate properties of plastics used to make products such as DVDs and skateboard wheels. Identify properties needed for an electric kettle, an egg-lifter, a helmet and shoe soles. Test a range of properties such as melting point, tensile strength and flexibility. Find out which plastic is most suitable for each product. This learning object is a combination of four learning objects in the same series.
Objective
Students explore and test the physical properties of a range of plastics.
Students identify properties required in plastics used to make given products.
Curriculum Information
Education Type
K to 12
Grade Level
Grade 9
Learning Area
Science
Content/Topic
Matter
Intended Users
Learners, Students
Competencies
Copyright Information
Copyright
Yes
Copyright Owner
Education Services Australia
Conditions of Use
Use, Copy, Print
Technical Information
File Size
0 bytes
File Type
application/x-rar
Software/Plug-in Requirements
Adobe Flash Player - http://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/
