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Don't Throw it in the Garbage: Investigating the Classification and Processing of Recycled Products

Don't Throw it in the Garbage: Investigating the Classification and Processing of Recycled Products

The Materials Science and Technology Teacher's Workshop (MAST) provides this lesson plan for students learning about polymers. The exercise will investigate the use of the "three arrow numbering system" for recycling polymers. The lab covers classes of polymers, their uses and physical properties of some thermoplastics. The procedure should take about 40-45 minutes of class time. Discussion questions, teacher notes and a link to a video clip are included.
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stem education, workforce development, technician training, advanced technological education
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Material Type:
Assignment
Date Added to MERLOT:
July 18, 2016
Date Modified in MERLOT:
July 18, 2016
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Barbra Bied Sperling
Hispanic Serving Institution
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Grade School, Middle School, High School, College General Ed, College Lower Division, College Upper Division, Graduate School, Professional
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Website
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Language:
English
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No
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