Polymers

  • Diapers – The Inside Story
    Experiment with the super-absorbing substance found in diapers.
  • Glitter Slime
    Make glittery slime and create a model of one of your body's important self-defense systems.
  • Goop to Go!
    Polymers are flexible, stretchy, and sometimes bouncy materials. Mix liquids to make your own squishy polymer.
  • Bouncing Ball
    Use glue, cornstarch, and borax to make a ball that bounces.
  • Poke But Don’t Soak
    Try to poke a pencil all the way through a plastic bag of water without causing leaks.
  • Magic Sand
    Discover the surprising qualities of magic sand.
  • What Counts in Bounce
    Investigate whether temperature affects the height of a bouncing ball.

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