PLASTICS
1.- Introduction
Let´s start reflecting a little bit:
Sopa de Plástico, 1ª parte (RTVE)
Sopa de Plástico, 2ª parte (RTVE)
Activity: read the article from BBC News about "A brief history of plastics, natural and synthetic" and underline the most important ideas. Then write a summary (al least four paragraphs) or make a conceptual map.
Recommended link: Video about polymers
2.- Types of plastics.
Recommended links:
Differences between thermoplastics and thermosets
Elastomers are madeby vulcanisation
Recycling different types of plastics
Plastic Europe webpage
3.- Techniques
How It's Made - Plastic Bags - Solar Panels - Plastic Gasoline Containers - Hockey Sticks