PS2 - Unit 4B - Structural and Compositional Effects on Polymer Properties

Days 30,31 – Tu, W

M – Fall Break

Days 32,33,34– Th, Fr, M

Days 34-37– Tu-Fr

MS Objectives

U4: 2b, 3abc, 5b

U4: 2b, 3abc, 5b

U4: 2b, 3abc, 5b

Materials

Structural Influences on Polymer Properties PPT; Student Lecture Guides; BellRingers

Structural Influences on Polymer Properties PPT; Student Lecture Guides; BellRingers; Unit 4B test and key

Polymer Properties Lab Handouts and Lab Stations

Bell Ringer/ Introduction

BR1-3 and Review

Review BR1-5

Do and Review BR6,7

discuss lab safety concerns and procedures

Learning Activities/Procedures

·         Lecture – Structural Influences on Properties up to tacticities

·         Bell Ringers 1-3

·         Lecture – Tacticity and Crystallinity influences on properties

·         Bell Ringers 4-5

·         Lecture – Thermal and Mechanical Properties

·         Complete Mechanical Property discussions using blown up stress-strain curve

·         Test on Unit 4B is Monday

·         Read lab handouts and complete all pre-lab questions – due on Tu

·         Finalize Pre-Labs and rotate through Polymer Structure and Properties Lab Stations

·         Complete Lab Activities and Reports due on Friday.

Evaluation/Closure

Observation of student progress

Grade – BellRingers, test

grade(s) –Lab Reports