"Some Polymers Here" Activity

Objective
Student will be able to identify polymers in the school and home setting and name useful applications.

Materials
Song: "Some Polymers Are Here"

Procedure
Introduce with a review of polymers and their physical characteristics.

A. Introduce song. First and second verse only. Tell the class that they are going on a "Polymer Point" around the building. As a class, identify polymers around the school (teacher keep a list.) When the class returns, recall what was seen and discuss the importance of each polymer. Make a list of items entitled "School".

B. Review song (verses one and two.) Introduce verse three and have a "Polymer Point" in the classroom. Then discuss the importance of each item. Make list of items entitled "Class".

C. Review song (verses one, two, and three.) Introduce verse four and discuss a "Polymer Point" project to do at home. Each child must find a set number of items in the home. During the next day's lesson, each child will share the list of polymers found. Make a list entitled "Home". Parents can get involved with the "Point".

D. Sing: All verses. Compare lists and correlate findings.

Evaluation
Student will name one polymer found in each location and state its usefulness.

Tune
The Farmer in the Dell

1. Some polymers are here, Some polymers are there, They help us in our school and home, We find them everywhere.

2. We'll look around the school, And see what we can see, And name all the polymers, That help you and me.

3. Now we're in our class, And polymers we'll find, They help us in our work and play, To better use our mind.

4. Let's think about our homes, Each room that we live in, And name all the polymers, That help us and our kin.

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