GATSBY SCIENCE ENHANCEMENT PROGRAMME INNOVATIONS IN PRACTICAL WORK: FANTASTIC PLASTIC

Polyox solution being cut with a pair of scissors.

GATSBY SCIENCE ENHANCEMENT PROGRAMME INNOVATIONS IN PRACTICAL WORK: FANTASTIC PLASTIC

A polystyrene vending cup will flatten when heated.

GATSBY SCIENCE ENHANCEMENT PROGRAMME INNOVATIONS IN PRACTICAL WORK: FANTASTIC PLASTIC

A variety of items made from polystyrene processed in different ways.

GATSBY SCIENCE ENHANCEMENT PROGRAMME INNOVATIONS IN PRACTICAL WORK: FANTASTIC PLASTIC

Some items made from molecules of varying chain lengths.

GATSBY SCIENCE ENHANCEMENT PROGRAMME INNOVATIONS IN PRACTICAL WORK: FANTASTIC PLASTIC

Mixing acid with rubber latex to form solid rubber.

GATSBY SCIENCE ENHANCEMENT PROGRAMME INNOVATIONS IN PRACTICAL WORK: FANTASTIC PLASTIC

Testing the elasticity of the rubber ball.

GATSBY SCIENCE ENHANCEMENT PROGRAMME INNOVATIONS IN PRACTICAL WORK: FANTASTIC PLASTIC

Making a rubber band.

GATSBY SCIENCE ENHANCEMENT PROGRAMME INNOVATIONS IN PRACTICAL WORK: FANTASTIC PLASTIC

Removing the rubber band from the pencil.

GATSBY SCIENCE ENHANCEMENT PROGRAMME INNOVATIONS IN PRACTICAL WORK: FANTASTIC PLASTIC

Measuring extension of a rubber band against force.

GATSBY SCIENCE ENHANCEMENT PROGRAMME INNOVATIONS IN PRACTICAL WORK: FANTASTIC PLASTIC

Foam rubber can be made from rubber latex, citric acid and sodium bicarbonate.

GATSBY SCIENCE ENHANCEMENT PROGRAMME INNOVATIONS IN PRACTICAL WORK: FANTASTIC PLASTIC

Making a block rubber sheet.

GATSBY SCIENCE ENHANCEMENT PROGRAMME INNOVATIONS IN PRACTICAL WORK: FANTASTIC PLASTIC

Comparing foam rubber and block rubber.

GATSBY SCIENCE ENHANCEMENT PROGRAMME INNOVATIONS IN PRACTICAL WORK: FANTASTIC PLASTIC

Making a rubber eraser.