What is plastic http www bbc co uknewsscienceenvironment40654915

What is plastic? http: //www. bbc. co. uk/news/science-environment-40654915

Why do you think plastic is fantastic? It saves lives From medical devices that keep blood flowing, joints moving and hearts beating to impact-resistant vehicle parts and safer infant car seats, plastic saves lives every day. It’s durability, strength and moldability make plastic the material of choice for products designed to protect and improve human health. It resists heat Some plastics have been made to deal with extremely hot temperatures and don't melt. So they can be used for LOADS of different things. It can be recycled A lot of plastic isn’t biodegradable, and because of that polymers in general have taken a reputational hit. But many nonbiodegradable plastics can be recycled and used in other ways. Loads of things are made of plastic that you don't even think about!

How many things can you name that are made of plastic?

Is plastic natural or man made? Why? You will learn more about this tomorrow. . .

The History of Plastic Can you sequence the history of plastic in the correct order?

The History of Plastic 1925 – The word plastic used for the first time 1939 - Nylon was created 1959 – First Barbie doll created 1958 – Tupperware begins to be recognised worldwide and adverts begin to occur 1961 – Plastic bags first begin to be used in shops 1976 – Plastic recognised as the most common material worldwide for the first time 1978 – Most shops using plastic bags instead of paper bags 1990/2000’s – Concern growing with the amount of plastic being wasted every year 2008 – China and America begin to ban plastic bags 2015 – All supermarkets in England stop giving out free plastic bags, instead charging 5 p per bag

Activity : Junk modelling from recycling materials Challenge Who can make the most creative model out of recycled plastic?