PS2 - Units 5 & 7 - Polymer Processing

Days 34-37 – Tu-Fr

Days 38-41 – M, Tu, W, Th

PS Objectives

U4:4

U4:4

Supplies/Materials

Poly Processing PPT and Guided Notes; Additives articles copies; Additives for Polymer Systems Research Activity handouts and Keys

Additives articles copies; Additives for Polymer Systems Research Activity handouts and Keys

Bellringer/ Introduction

What is processing?

Finish up Wall Posters for Additives types presentations

Learning Activities/Procedures

·         Go through slides 1-8 of the Polymer Processing PPT

·         Students read articles and answer Additives Questionnaire from the readings. Submit on CANVAS on AHL-Wednesday.

·         Th and Fr – Do Polymer Properties Lab Stations.

·         Finalize lab reports and turn in on Tuesday.

·         Additives for Polymer Systems Research Activity to complete Additives tables using additives articles and websites* – Jigsaw it Each research group prepares wall board for each additive type and presents to class.

·         W – AHL day – Finish up research and do CANVAS  discussion on Resin and Additives Updates.

·         Additives Research Tables Presentations

·         Review Additives Research Keys (questions and tables)

Assignments

Work on lab reports

Complete additives research

Evaluation/Closure

Grade – Additives questions completion

grade(s) – lab reports, Additives research tables

Days 42,43 – Fr, M

Day 44– Tu

Days 45,46 – W,Th

Day 47 - Fr

PS Objectives

U1:1abc; U4:4a; U5:2

U4:3abc,5b; U5:2a,3b; U7: 1ae,2a

Supplies/Materials

Poly Processing PPT and Guided Notes;

Poly Processing PPT and Guided Notes

Blueberry Muffin recipe and supplies; U5&7, test 1 key; Play-Doh extruder

U5&7, test 1 and key NSTA’s Polymer Chemistry, Ch. 8: Polymer Processing Readings; CNotes blanks and key for extrusion

Bellringer/ Introduction

Preview of U5&7, test 1

Learning Activities/Procedures

·         Complete Additives Tables review if needed

·         Go through slides 9-20 of the Polymer Processing PPT using video links for compounding equipment.

·         Announce Units 5 & 7, Test 1 on Th to include additives and compounding; Mw, Mn, MWD review; Polymer Structural Influences; MFR/MFI, plus a couple questions from Poly Properties Lab.

·         Lecture- factors affecting processability – slides 21-25 from Processing PPT

·         Review of Mw, Mn, and MWD, to include different distribution types

·         Review of polymer structural influences on processability and properties, to include Tm and Tg interpretation and application

·         Discussion of MFR/MFI

·         W-AHL assignment - Quizlet prep for test. Must create a set of 30 items on Quizlet entitled Units 5&7, Test 1

·         Muffin making process lab activity. Assess the supplies available and recipe. Prepare a process flow diagram to prepare a batch of muffins.

·         Begin End Product Processing Techniques Lecture and literature surveys, Cornell Notes, video links, demos

·         Extrusion Processing – Create CNotes* from pp. 159-161 of NSTA’s Polymer Chemistry, Ch. 8; plastictechnologies print out and extrusionist website

·         Units 5 & 7, Test 1 on Fr to include additives and compounding; Mw, Mn, MWD review; Polymer Structural Influences; MFR/MFI

·         Review master CNotes for extrusion and watch extrusion videos.

·         Play-Doh extrusion and compression molding

Assignments

STUDY

STUDY

STUDY

Evaluation/Closure

grades – process flow chart, CNotes

grade – Units 5&7, Test 1

Days 48-51 – M-Th

Day 52 - Fr

PS Objectives

U4:3c; U5:2b,3ab; U6:2acd; U7: 1b,2a

U11:1,2; and assorted other materials competencies

Supplies/Materials

PolyProcessing PPT; NSTA’s Polymer Chemistry, Ch. 8: Polymer Processing Readings; CNotes blanks and key for IM, film processing; IM, dip coating lab supplies;

Dr. Patterson’s supplies

Bellringer/ Introduction

EIKAs on LDPE and PS; EIKA on PVC; safety precautions

Introduce Dr. Patterson

Learning Activities/Procedures

·         Continue End Product Processing Techniques Lecture and literature surveys, Cornell Notes, video links, demos, labs

1.       Injection Molding – Create CNotes from pp. 161-165 of NSTA’s Polymer Chemistry, Ch. 8: Two EQs – How and when is injection molding used for polymer processing? Describe various IM processes. What are common IM defects and how might you address them?

2.       Review master CNotes for IM; IM videos and defect websites (hyperlinks on CNotes).

3.       Prepare for IM Labs, testing out Injection Molder with various resins; EIKAs on LDPE and PS

1. Conduct IM Labs using LDPE and PS – golf tees, screwdrivers

5.       Film Processing – Create CNotes from pp. 165-167 of NSTA’s Polymer Chemistry, Ch. 8: Two EQs – What are useful Processing methods for films?  What are some common film formation challenges and defects?

6.       Review master CNotes for film processing; film processing videos (hyperlinks on CNotes).

7.       Dip Coating (casting) Lab – PVC (plastisol) coin purses and baits; EIKA on PVC

Guest Speaker – Dr. Shannon Patterson, DMD to discuss and demonstrate Materials in Dentistry

Assignments

STUDY notes to date

Evaluation/Closure

grade(s) –  CNotes, EIKAs; labs

Days 29-33 – M-Fr

PS Objectives

U4:3c; U5:2cef,3ab; U6:2acd; U7: 1be,2a

Supplies/Materials

PolyProcessing PPT; NSTA’s Polymer Chemistry, Ch. 8: Polymer Processing Readings; CNotes blanks and key for thermoforming, foam/fiber processing; thermoforming lab supplies

Bellringer/ Introduction

lab safety precautions; EIKA on PS

Learning Activities/Procedures

·         Continue End Product Processing Techniques Lecture and literature surveys, Cornell Notes, video links, demos, labs

1.       Thermoforming/Vacuum-forming – Create CNotes from pp. 167 of NSTA’s Polymer Chemistry, Ch. 8 and SME Training Notes on Thermoforming: One EQ – Describe the process of plastics thermoforming, pros/cons of the process, materials commonly used, and parts commonly produced.

2.       Review master CNotes for thermoforming; thermoforming videos.

3.       Conduct thermoforming Lab using PS (HIPS).

4.       Foam and Fiber Processing  – Create CNotes from pp. 168-173 of NSTA’s Polymer Chemistry, Ch. 8: Three EQs – What are some useful methods for processing foams and fibers? Describe some foam types. Give some examples of fibers.

5.       Review master CNotes for foams/fibers processing; foams/fibers processing videos.

6.       Continue End Product Processing Techniques Lecture and literature surveys, Cornell Notes, video links, demos, labs:

7.       Rotational Molding – Create CNotes from Rotational Molding websites: Two EQs – How and when is rotational molding used for plastics processing? What are some advantages and challenges of the process?

8.       Review master CNotes for rotational molding, including videos.

9.       Conduct rotational molding Lab using LDPE.

10.   Close reading of MIT Polymer Foams Lecture looking for foam structures/ types (FST), Blowing Process (BP), Foamed Product Production (FPP), Advantages/ Disadvantages of (AD), Foam History (H), Uses (U). Students create CNotes on 3 EQ’s*(1 page f/b on each EQ)

11.   Review master CNotes on the foam industry; foam types videos

12.   Conduct foam Lab using EPS.

13.   Test Preview

14.   Test 2 from Units 5 & 7.

Assignments

STUDY

Evaluation/Closure

grade(s) –  CNotes, EIKAs; labs