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Polymer Chemistry in Science Museums: A Survey of Educational Resources

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David M. Collard and Scott McKee

School of Chemistry and Biochemistry, and the Polymer Education and Research Center, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA 30332-0400

J. Chem. Educ., 1998, 75 (11), p 1419

DOI: 10.1021/ed075p1419

Publication Date (Web): November 1, 1998

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History, Education, and Documentation

Abstract

Science centers and museums provide opportunities for informal science education. However, their presentation of chemistry is sparse. The successful presentation of chemistry to the public relies on the illustration of the relationship between molecular structure and the properties of familiar materials. A survey of the use and portrayal of polymers in science museums as educational resources identifies a number of successful programs. The suggestion is made that exhibits concentrating on polymers will serve to present chemistry to a broad audience in a manner that is both entertaining and educational.

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Elementary / Middle School Science

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Polymer Chemistry

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