Chemistry Outreach: Green plastics
Description
Introducing students to the role of chemistry in creating a more sustainable society.
Type of Activity
:
group work
Audience
:
Teacher
Age Group
:
14 to 18 years
Subjects
:
Equipment, apparatus & instrumentsStandard laboratory proceduresScientific & technological developmentsInfluences on decision makingDebatable evidenceIndustrial applicationsConsequences of using resourcesSustainabilityGreen chemistryDealing with wasteLaboratory skills developmentUsing standard techniquesFollowing standard proceduresCross-curricular linksPolymersPolymer structuresProperties of polymersMolecular solidsCompoundsCovalent compoundsRepresenting organic compoundsHydrocarbon skeletonsFunctional groupsTrivial namesIUPAC systemDrawing organic structuresPolymerisation terminologyTypes of polymerisation reactionsReactions of polymersBiodegradable polymers & plasticsPolymersPlastics & fibres
