Use the finger puppets to help illustrate the different physical attributes of polymers. Click here for a printer-friendly version of the finger puppets. Procedure Review the atomic structure of polymers - e.g., atoms, molecules, polymer chains. Display a variety of polymers on a table in view of the class. As a large group or in small groups, list all descriptive words on the chalkboard, or on a data sheet.
Students are able to choose characteristics of polymers and sort examples accordingly.
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