Fun with Plastics

Richard Kaner Distinguished Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry; Distinguished Professor of Materials Science & Engineering /UCLA

Where do plastics come from? How long are polymer chains? How are you supposed to open a ketchup package if it has no perforation marks? What is polyurethane foam used for and what is the largest polyurethane foam milkshake ever made? Come learn the answers to these and other fun with plastics questions.

Recommended grade range: 6th-8th