Puffed Up Polymers

This amazing demonstration shows students just how much air there is in Styrofoam, and also reinforces the concept of a solvent in a memorable way.

Grades covered: 4 through 12
Curriculum Topics: Matter, Solubility, Polymers

Standards

Idea Sheets are cross-referenced to subjects listed in the Common Core, Next Generation Science Standards, and California Content Standards.

Categories include:
  • Physical Science
  • Grades 3-5
  • Grades 6-8
  • Science
Tags: Matter, Chemical Reactions
Subjects covered: ["Physical Science"]