Polymers & Plastics treasure hunt
Delve into the world of polymers and plastics with our interactive GPS scavenger hunt. Discover how these versatile materials shape our daily lives, from plastic bottles to high-tech composites. Playfully learn about molecular structures and material properties as you navigate through your environment.
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Which plastic toys wobble?
A plastic tumbler
A stone block
A wooden plank
A crystal ball
What can you see through clear plastic?
What's behind it
Black only
A rainbow
Always blue
What plastic colour is grass?
Green
Red
Purple
Orange
Is plastic transparent or opaque?
It could be both
Transparent only
Only opaque
It is always yellow
Which plastic bag is strong?
A thick plastic bag
A paper bag
A bag of leaves
A bag of water
Is plastic electrically conductive?
No, usually not
Yes, always
It is blue
It is around
What colour is a red LEGO cube?
Red
Blue
Yellow
Green
What shape does a round plastic ball have?
Round
Square
Triangle
Star
Why do we use plastic bottles for drinking?
They don't break so easily
They are always big
They are always blue
They are always expensive
What happens to plastic in hot water?
It gets softer
It gets tougher
It gets bigger
It gets heavier
Where do you find plastic in the kitchen?
In trays and bottles
Only in the fridge
Only in the oven
Nowhere
What happens when plastic gets very old?
It becomes brittle and breaks
It gets bigger
It gets softer
It changes colour to blue
Which tools are often made of plastic?
A ruler
A hammer
A nail
A saw
What makes plastic special?
It can take any form
It is always black
It is always around
It is always big
How are plastic chains made?
By sticking small pieces together
By chopping large stones
By boiling water
By mixing sand
What can you make from old plastic?
New plastic stuff
Fresh flowers
Live fish
Growing trees
What plastic objects do you see on a playground?
Slides and swings
Trees and shrubs
Stones and sand
Metal fences
What is foam plastic?
Plastic with lots of bubbles in it
Plastic that makes soap bubbles
Plastic floating on water
Plastic giving off white foam
What is the benefit of plastic bottles for athletes?
They are light and do not break when dropped
They make the water sweeter
They always keep water warm
They are automatically clean
Why does plastic usually float on water?
Because it is lighter than water
Because it is magnetic
Because it is hot
Because it has electricity
Which toys are famous for being made of plastic?
LEGO cubes
Wooden trains
Paper planes
Metal cars
Which property do most plastics have?
They are water-repellent
They are always transparent
They are heavier than stone
They never burn
How do you recognise recycled plastic?
To special symbols on the packaging
It is always green in colour
It always feels rough
It smells like lemons
What happens when you heat plastic very much?
It becomes soft and can melt
It gets tougher
It turns into wood
It becomes transparent
What property makes polyethylene suitable for refuse sacks?
Flexibility and tear resistance
Hardness
Transparency
Magnetism
Which polymer is used for sportswear because of its moisture-wicking properties?
Polyester
Cotton
Wool
Silk
What is the main reason why plastic bottles are light and strong?
They consist of long chains of linked molecules
They contain a lot of air bubbles
They are made of compressed water
They have a glass core
What plastic is used for insulation of electrical cables?
Polyethylene
Aluminium
Copper
Steel
Which monomer is polyethylene made from?
Ethylene
Ethanol
Benzene
Methane
What property do thermosets have that thermoplastics do not?
They cannot be melted after curing
They are always transparent
They are biodegradable
They conduct electric current
What property does nylon have that makes it suitable for parachutes?
High tensile strength and elasticity
Good heat conduction
Magnetic properties
Solubility in water
What makes carbon fibre so strong?
The ordered structure of carbon atoms
It contains a lot of iron
It is very thick
It contains air bubbles
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