
How are plastic and other synthetic materials produced?
Plastics information websites:
- https://www.plasticsmakeitpossible.com/about-plastics/types-of-plastics/what-are-plastics/
- https://www.plasticsmakeitpossible.com/about-plastics/types-of-plastics/what-are-bioplastics/
NBC news article: http://www.nbcnews.com/science/environment/millions-tons-scientists-tally-plastic-pollution-oceans-n304956
Create a list of the benefits and disadvantages of using plastic
Effects of plastics:
- https://www.biologicaldiversity.org/campaigns/ocean_plastics/#:~:text=Plastics%20pollution%20has%20a%20direct,or%20getting%20entangled%20in%20it.
- https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/explore/nature/kids-vs-plastic/pollution/#/1470650435753
Uses of plastics and synthetic materials: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IBdIzj0elzI
Football helmets: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zohDO3KSyRE&index=30&list=PLfDS24DqZ9V1wGnk_ablQ25pL53GN6YvL
Plastic toys: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w5KRawOXy4U&index=55&list=PL39_ud5aKSvnYDhKdB7wTDUZRiE8RaJat
Use the storyboard to plan what scenes you want to film
Storyboard: https://stem.schooldatebooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Synthetic-Materials-plan.pdf
STEM Career: Manufacturing Engineer
Manufacturing engineers equip, develop, install, oversee, and maintain all the physical aspects of a production plant. In other words, they manage all the machines and equipment used to make the company’s products. Add in the need for efficiency and volume, and these engineers are well challenged to assure quality finished products are shipped on time.
Tools of the Trade
3D design programs, draft angle analysis tools, assembly guide programs
Education Required
A bachelor’s degree in manufacturing engineering; sometimes graduate courses are expected.


ASK
How are plastic and other synthetic materials produced?
Plastics information websites:
- https://www.plasticsmakeitpossible.com/about-plastics/types-of-plastics/what-are-plastics/
- https://www.plasticsmakeitpossible.com/about-plastics/types-of-plastics/what-are-bioplastics/

NBC news article: http://www.nbcnews.com/science/environment/millions-tons-scientists-tally-plastic-pollution-oceans-n304956

IMAGINE
Create a list of the benefits and disadvantages of using plastic
Effects of plastics:
- https://www.biologicaldiversity.org/campaigns/ocean_plastics/#:~:text=Plastics%20pollution%20has%20a%20direct,or%20getting%20entangled%20in%20it.
- https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/explore/nature/kids-vs-plastic/pollution/#/1470650435753

Uses of plastics and synthetic materials: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IBdIzj0elzI
Football helmets: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zohDO3KSyRE&index=30&list=PLfDS24DqZ9V1wGnk_ablQ25pL53GN6YvL
Plastic toys: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w5KRawOXy4U&index=55&list=PL39_ud5aKSvnYDhKdB7wTDUZRiE8RaJat

PLAN
Use the storyboard to plan what scenes you want to film
Storyboard: https://stem.schooldatebooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Synthetic-Materials-plan.pdf

CAREER CONNECTION
STEM Career: Manufacturing Engineer
Manufacturing engineers equip, develop, install, oversee, and maintain all the physical aspects of a production plant. In other words, they manage all the machines and equipment used to make the company's products. Add in the need for efficiency and volume, and these engineers are well challenged to assure quality finished products are shipped on time.
Tools of the Trade
3D design programs, draft angle analysis tools, assembly guide programs
Education Required
A bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering; sometimes graduate courses are expected.