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RMSC Delivers: Polymers

Grades 3-8 | Explore the amazing world of polymer chemistry. How does chemical makeup impact the form and structure of a material? Molecule chains link up to show us!

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  • 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade
  • Physical Sciences
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Explore the amazing world of Polymer Chemistry in this hands-on program. 

What do starch, latex, and fleece all have in common? They’re all polymers: long molecule chains that do a lot of heavy lifting in our day-to-day life! How do we get such different materials out of the same type of chemical make up? It’s all about how they link up. Experiment with super-absorbent sodium polyacrylate, pierce a balloon without popping it, mix up a batch of slime, and more.

Thanks to Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation and Vision Auto Group for their support of this program!

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Connects with-
New York State P-12 Science Learning Standards (NYSSLS) & Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS):

This program is supplementary to classroom instruction. Connects with-

New York State P-12 Science Learning Standards (NYSSLS) & Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS):

  • 5-PS1-1. Develop a model to describe that matter is made of particles too small to be seen.
  • MS-PS1-1. Develop models to describe the atomic composition of simple molecules and extended structures.

How To Book

Need More Information?

  • Contact: Guest Services
  • Phone: 585.697.1942
  • Email: gr****************@**sc.org

When Is It?

  • Days Available: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
  • Program Length: 50 min.
  • Earliest Start Time: 10am

Who Should Attend?

  • Grades: 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade
  • Minimum Attendance: 15
  • Maximum Attendance: 30

How Much Does It Cost?

  • Delivers In-Person: $180 1-30 Students; Additional $6 beyond 30 students, $100 per additional program at same site * Mileage will be charged for venues outside of Monroe County.