Difference between revisions of "Plastic (Material)"
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==Key Stage 1== | ==Key Stage 1== | ||
===Meaning=== | ===Meaning=== | ||
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[[File:CupPlastic.png|right|300px|thumb|'''Plastic''' is a good [[material]] to make cups because it is waterproof.]] | [[File:CupPlastic.png|right|300px|thumb|'''Plastic''' is a good [[material]] to make cups because it is waterproof.]] | ||
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'''Plastic''' is a waterproof [[material]] that can be melted and molded into new shapes. There are so many types of plastic the other properties are all different. | '''Plastic''' is a waterproof [[material]] that can be melted and molded into new shapes. There are so many types of plastic the other properties are all different. | ||
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: Some '''plastics''' are transparent so they are used to make windows. | : Some '''plastics''' are transparent so they are used to make windows. | ||
: All '''plastic''' can be melted and formed into new shapes. | : All '''plastic''' can be melted and formed into new shapes. | ||
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+ | ==Key Stage 2== | ||
+ | ===Meaning=== | ||
+ | '''Plastic''' is a waterproof [[material]] that can be melted and molded into new shapes. There are so many types of plastic the other properties are all different. | ||
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+ | ===About Plastics=== | ||
+ | : Some '''plastics''' are bendy so they are used to make rulers. | ||
+ | : Some '''plastics''' are stiff so they are used to make tables. | ||
+ | : Some '''plastics''' are transparent so they are used to make windows. | ||
+ | : All '''plastic''' can be melted and formed into new shapes. | ||
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+ | ==Key Stage 3== | ||
+ | ===Meaning=== | ||
+ | '''Plastics''' are [[material]]s made from long chain [[molecule]]s made from many [[atom]]s. | ||
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+ | ===About Plastics=== | ||
+ | : '''Plastics''' are made from [[polymer]]s. | ||
+ | : The [[property|properties]] of a '''plastic''' depend on the [[polymer]] that the '''plastic''' is made from. | ||
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+ | ==Key Stage 4== | ||
+ | ===Meaning=== | ||
+ | '''Plastics''' are [[material]]s made from [[polymer]]s. | ||
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+ | ===About Plastics=== | ||
+ | : The [[property|properties]] of a '''plastic''' depend on the [[polymer]] that the '''plastic''' is made from. | ||
==Beyond the Curriculum== | ==Beyond the Curriculum== | ||
{{#ev:youtube|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ggh0Ptk3VGE&list=PLivjPDlt6ApRpidjp1zjROOCKru-89Q1}} | {{#ev:youtube|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ggh0Ptk3VGE&list=PLivjPDlt6ApRpidjp1zjROOCKru-89Q1}} |
Revision as of 14:19, 7 May 2019
Contents
Key Stage 1
Meaning

Plastic is a good material to make cups because it is waterproof.
Plastic is a waterproof material that can be melted and molded into new shapes. There are so many types of plastic the other properties are all different.
About Plastics
- Some plastics are bendy so they are used to make rulers.
- Some plastics are stiff so they are used to make tables.
- Some plastics are transparent so they are used to make windows.
- All plastic can be melted and formed into new shapes.
Key Stage 2
Meaning
Plastic is a waterproof material that can be melted and molded into new shapes. There are so many types of plastic the other properties are all different.
About Plastics
- Some plastics are bendy so they are used to make rulers.
- Some plastics are stiff so they are used to make tables.
- Some plastics are transparent so they are used to make windows.
- All plastic can be melted and formed into new shapes.
Key Stage 3
Meaning
Plastics are materials made from long chain molecules made from many atoms.
About Plastics
- Plastics are made from polymers.
- The properties of a plastic depend on the polymer that the plastic is made from.
Key Stage 4
Meaning
Plastics are materials made from polymers.
About Plastics
- The properties of a plastic depend on the polymer that the plastic is made from.