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Karen M. Collier; Katherine McCance; Sarah Jackson; Ana Topliceanu; Margaret R. Blanchard; Richard A. Venditti – Journal of Chemical Education, 2023
As the use of plastics expands, microplastic concentrations increase in aquatic environments and negatively impact water, soil, and animals inhabiting these areas. Microplastic research frequently incorporates citizen science to assist in data collection and environmental education. These projects provide opportunities for greater societal…
Descriptors: Plastics, Citizen Participation, Scientific Research, Science and Society
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Brockway, Debra; Libera, Matthew; Welner, Heidi – Science Teacher, 2011
Creating slime fascinates students. Unfortunately, though intrigue is at its peak, the educational aspect of this activity is often minimal. This article describes a chemistry lab that closely relates to the slime lab and allows high school students to explore the concepts of chemical bonding, properties, and replacement reactions. It involves the…
Descriptors: Chemistry, Science Education, Science Instruction, Plastics