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Peer reviewedWang, S. F.; Grossman, S. J. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1987
Discusses the production and use of polymer materials as thermal insulators. Lists several materials that provide varying degrees of insulation. Describes the production of polymer foam and focuses on the major applications of polystyrene foam, polyurethane foam, and polyisocyanurate foam. (TW)
Descriptors: Chemical Bonding, Chemical Engineering, Chemical Industry, Conservation (Environment)
Chemecology, 1997
Presents an activity that enables students to gain a better understanding of the importance of polymers. Students perform an experiment in which polymer chains of polyvinyl acetate form crosslinks. Includes background information and discussion questions. (DDR)
Descriptors: Chemistry, Demonstrations (Science), Educational Strategies, Elementary Secondary Education
Download full textOhio State Univ., Columbus. Center on Education and Training for Employment. – 1996
This document, which is intended to assist individuals responsible for developing tech prep programs, lists the occupational, academic, and employability competencies that representatives from education, business/industry, and labor throughout Ohio have identified as being necessary for employment in technician-level positions involving the…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Behavioral Objectives, Competence, Competency Based Education
Los Angeles Unified School District, CA. Div. of Career and Continuing Education. – 1982
This bilingual instructional text, one in a series of six texts covering various vocational and technical topics, provides secondary level English and Spanish instruction in industrial crafts. Addressed in the individual units are the following topics: plastics; laminating acrylic plastic; thermoforming plastics; sawing, shaping, and finishing…
Descriptors: Art Materials, Bilingual Education, Employment Opportunities, Equipment Utilization
A Curriculum Guide for the Multifield Laboratory. Industrial Arts Series, Publication Number 10,013.
Hinrichs, Roy S., Comp. – 1978
Developed for the industrial arts multifield laboratory program (junior high level), this curriculum guide provides the industrial arts teacher with a plan of organization for a one-year program of instruction based on seven units of instructional activities: metals, woods, plastics, drafting, electricity, power, and home repairs. Each unit lists…
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Curriculum Guides, Drafting, Electricity
Fantus Co., Inc., New York, NY. – 1966
Nine industrial-location research studies of the Appalachian region are presented in this document. These studies relate to the casting, plastic, metal, and food industries. Each study devotes sections to (1) a profile of the industry, (2) the industry's prospects for growth, (3) technology and trends, (4) primary factors influencing selection of…
Descriptors: Economic Development, Food Handling Facilities, Food Processing Occupations, Industrialization
Manpower Administration (DOL), Washington, DC. U.S. Training and Employment Service. – 1968
The United States Training and Employment Service General Aptitude Test Battery (GATB), first published in 1947, has been included in a continuing program of research to validate the tests against success in many different occupations. The GATB consists of 12 tests which measure nine aptitudes: General Learning Ability; Verbal Aptitude; Numerical…
Descriptors: Aptitude Tests, Career Guidance, Cutting Scores, Evaluation Criteria
Manpower Administration (DOL), Washington, DC. U.S. Training and Employment Service. – 1964
The United States Training and Employment Service General Aptitude Test Battery (GATB), first published in 1947, has been included in a continuing program of research to validate the tests against success in many different occupations. The GATB consists of 12 tests which measure nine aptitudes: General Learning Ability; Verbal Aptitude; Numerical…
Descriptors: Aptitude Tests, Career Guidance, Cutting Scores, Evaluation Criteria
Manpower Administration (DOL), Washington, DC. U.S. Training and Employment Service. – 1967
The United States Training and Employment Service General Aptitude Test Battery (GATB), first published in 1947, has been included in a continuing program of research to validate the tests against success in many different occupations. The GATB consists of 12 tests which measure nine aptitudes: General Learning Ability; Verbal Aptitude; Numerical…
Descriptors: Aptitude Tests, Career Guidance, Cutting Scores, Evaluation Criteria
Manpower Administration (DOL), Washington, DC. U.S. Training and Employment Service. – 1963
The United States Training and Employment Service General Aptitude Test Battery (GATB), first published in 1947, has been included in a continuing program of research to validate the tests against success in many different occupations. The GATB consists of 12 tests which measure nine aptitudes: General Learning Ability; Verbal Aptitude; Numerical…
Descriptors: Aptitude Tests, Career Guidance, Cutting Scores, Evaluation Criteria
Peer reviewedHampton, Carol D.; Hampton, Carolyn H. – Science and Children, 1981
Describes different ways plastic containers can be recycled for use in the science classroom. Uses of clear, opaque, and translucent plastic products in the science classroom are described. (DS)
Descriptors: Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Instructional Materials, Laboratory Equipment
Peer reviewedSeymour, Raymond B. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1988
Describes the history of the human understanding of polymers from alchemy to modern times. Discusses renaissance chemistry, polymers in the nineteenth century, synthetic elastomers, thermoplastic elastomers, fibers, coatings, adhesives, derivatives of natural rubber, thermosets, step-reaction, and chain polymerization. (CW)
Descriptors: Biochemistry, Chemical Reactions, Chemistry, College Science
Peer reviewedMark, Herman – Journal of Chemical Education, 1988
Discusses trends and issues in polymer chemistry. Includes developments in mechanical, thermal, electrical, and optical behavior. Illustrated are some structures and characteristics of polymers. (CW)
Descriptors: Biochemistry, Chemical Reactions, Chemistry, College Science
O'Hara, Kathryn; And Others – 1987
During the 1986 Coastweek, a national event dedicated to improvement of the marine environment, a large beach cleanup was organized on the Texas coast. The goals of the cleanup were to create public awareness of the problems caused by marine debris, and to collect data on the types and quantities of debris found on the Texas coastline. The…
Descriptors: Ecological Factors, Environmental Education, Government Role, Hazardous Materials
Manpower Administration (DOL), Washington, DC. U.S. Training and Employment Service. – 1969
The United States Training and Employment Service General Aptitude Test Battery (GATB), first published in 1947, has been included in a continuing program of research to validate the tests against success in many different occupations. The GATB consists of 12 tests which measure nine aptitudes: General Learning Ability; Verbal Aptitude; Numerical…
Descriptors: Aptitude Tests, Career Guidance, Cutting Scores, Evaluation Criteria
