Physical Science

Chapter 25: New Materials Through Chemistry

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Topic: Materials for Space Vehicles

Visit these sites for more information about materials that can be used for space travel. Use the information to complete the activity in your book.



Futuristic Materials

( http://oea.larc.nasa.gov/PAIS/pdf/LG-1996-08-0003-LaRC.pdf )
High Tech Materials Alert

( http://spacematerialsmuri.uchicago.edu/materialsalert.html )

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Topic: Changing Properties

Visit these sites to learn more about how changing the monomer changes the properties of the polymer. Use the information to complete the activity in your book.



Three Things that Make Polymers Different

( http://www.psrc.usm.edu/macrog/three.htm )
Molecular Manipulation Improves Structure of Polymers

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Topic: Polymers

Visit theses sites to learn more about newly created polymers and new uses for existing polymers. Use the information to complete the activity in your book.



Cyberwonderland of Polymer Fun

( http://www.psrc.usm.edu/macrog/index.htm )
National Geographic - Polymers: They're Everywhere

( http://www.nationalgeographic.com/resources/ngo/education/plastics/ )
National Academy of Sciences - Polymers and People

( http://www.beyonddiscovery.org/content/view.article.asp?a=203 )
Exploring Materials Engineering - Polymers

( http://www.engr.sjsu.edu/WofMatE/polymers.htm )

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Visit these site for more information about Stephanie Kwolek and the fiber she discovered.



Stephanie Kwolek

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The Invention of Kevlar®

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Kevlar® - The Wonder Material

( http://www.lbl.gov/MicroWorlds/Kevlar/ )
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