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Addition polymerisation
| 14–16 years
Everything you need to teach polymers and addition polymerisation
Prepare
CPD articleEverything you need to teach polymers at 14−16
Sharpen your teaching of polymers with these classroom ideas, activities and resources
IdeasHow to use models to boost understanding
Help students make sense of the chemistry they can’t see with memorable representations, including polymers and fractional distillation
Deliver
ResourceAddition polymerisation | Developing understanding | 14–16 years
Secure your learners’ understanding of addition polymerisation
ResourcePolypropene | Johnstone’s triangle | 14–16 years
Improve learners understanding of the addition polymerisation of polypropene at different conceptual levels
PosterEverything you need to teach addition polymerisation
Use this poster, fact sheet and classroom activity to ensure your 14–16 learners get to grips with addition polymers
Assess
ResourceAddition polymerisation | Review my learning worksheets | 14–16 years
Identify learning gaps and misconceptions with this set of worksheets offering three levels of support
ResourceAddition polymerisation – organic chemistry worksheets | 14–16
Student worksheets at foundation and higher level. Apply knowledge in context and assess learning with questions exploring addition polymerisation, including the formation and properties of addition polymers and their use in sports clothing and equipment.
Enrich
NewsHigh levels of nanoplastics found in bottled water
Unbottle the truth of what’s inside your drinking water
NewsSlashing emissions with polymer fashion
Show students the high performance fabric that’s made from waste plastic and is cutting the carbon footprint of the fashion industry
The MolePolished polymers
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