3.3.5 Recall that polymers are made 1 Use scientific vocabulary Use Molymod (or from small molecules called correctly: the common names paperclips) to model O10 monomers joined together in of poly(ethene), polymer formation very long chains. poly(propene), polystyrene from monomers. and PVC are acceptable. Other polymer names are not required. Recognise that the use of Research the polymers are related to their changes in plastic properties. bag usage in UK Produce a poster to show since the Recall that polymers are not modern uses of polymers and introduction of the biodegradable (not broken down the materials they replaced in charge. by microbes). those roles. TDA opportunity: Recognise that there are problems with the disposal of Compare the polymers. biodegradability of different polymers and other materials.
3.3.5 O10 Recall that polymers are made from small molecules called monomers joined together in very long chains. Recognise that the use of polymers are related to their properties. Recall that polymers are not biodegradable (not broken down by microbes). Recognise that there are problems with the disposal of polymers. 1 Use scientific vocabulary correctly: the common names of poly(ethene), poly(propene), polystyrene and PVC are acceptable. Other polymer names are not required. Produce a poster to show modern uses of polymers and the materials they replaced in those roles. Use Molymod (or paperclips) to model polymer formation from monomers. Research the changes in plastic bag usage in UK since the introduction of the charge. TDA opportunity: Compare the biodegradability of different polymers and other materials.