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In this activity, learners make a paper model of a polymer, then make Silly Putty, an actual polymer.

This activity was designed for blind learners, but all types of learners can explore the process used to cast and mold molten metal, glass, and plastics.

Learners make their own paper using old newspaper. Learners can make their paper colorful by adding construction paper.

In this playful, goopy activity, learners mix two liquids to create a solid (that sometimes acts like a liquid ), using basic household materials such as borax and glue.

In this activity on page 9 of the PDF, learners make their own paint using chalk as a pigment and glue and water as binders. This activity introduces learners to special mixtures called suspensions.

In this activity, learners "draw" with frozen tempera paint. The ice cubes are prepared the day before by placing watered down tempera paint and popsicle sticks in ice cube trays.

In this activity, learners thread gumdrops together to make a model of a polymer.

In this activity, learners explore the history of making objects from glass and artistry of Dale Chihuly.

In this activity, learners investigate the basic crystal structures that metal atoms form.

In this activity, learners discover that some plastics will shrink when you get them hot. Learners bake polystyrene in a regular oven and discover what happens.

In this activity on page 5 of the PDF (Plants—The Green Machines), learners use chromatography to separate and identify pigments within various leaves.

In this activity on page 11 of the PDF, learners follow simple steps to recycle old newspaper into new paper.

How many colors make black? Gather as many water soluble black markers as you can find.

In this activity on page 6 of the PDF, learners dissolve Epsom salt in water and discover that the resulting solution can be used to create a work of art.

In this activity on page 8 of the PDF, learners make a slimy substance very similar to mucus, and sprinkle it with glitter to imitate the way that allergens are trapped.

In this activity on page 14 of the PDF (Rethinking the 3 R’s: It’s Easy to be Green), learners turn plain pieces of recycled plastic into shrunken works of art.

This activity shows you how to make amazing crystal spikes using Epsom salt and the sun.

In this activity, learners discover that sand is the major ingredient in glass.

In this activity on page 7 of the PDF, learners experiment with the interesting designs that can be made by painting on plaster.

In this activity on page 6 of the PDF, learners use glue instead of glass to create artwork that can be hung in a window.