Did you know that: Humans shed about 600,000 particles of skin every hour or about 1.5 pounds each year.
Synthetic Polymers
Chemical technologies present both risks and benefits to the health and well-being of humans, plants and animals.
- Students will investigate a synthetic polymer (polyethylene) and how the polymer can be processed to produce products with different characteristics.
Skills
- Connecting Science, Technology and Society
- Scientific literacy includes the ability to read, write, discuss and present coherent ideas about science
Class and Lab Work
Class Calendar
- Student Parent Contact Sheet
- Sign Lab Safety Sheet
- Lab Safety Quiz
2013-14 SPS District Calendar
Extra Help
I am available for extra help most days:
before school from 7:00 to 7:15 AM
during the day when I am free - ask first
after school until 3:00 PM
Please check with me if you plan on staying after to make sure I don't have a meeting or other obligation.
You can email questions at any time. sotterspoor@ci.stamford.ct.us
Students in CAPT Portfolio will:
- learn science through investigation, exploration, and questioning
- experience relevant/real work science phenomena
- use common science language and vocabulary
- be independent learners and thinkers
- use technology for learning
- achieve science proficiency and be prepared for college-level coursework upon graduation from SPS
