Plastics As A Material Of Choice
Chapter Name : Synthetic Fibers And Plastics |
Sub Topic Code : 102_08_03_04_01 |
Topic Name : Plastics As A Material Of Choice |
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Sub Topic Name : Properties And Uses Of Plastics |
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Introduction
Uses of plastics.
Pre-Requisites:
Basic knowledge on plastics.
Activity:
Write down where we use plastics in normal life and how.
Real Life Question:
What is used in making non stick pan?
Key Words / FlashCards
| Key Words | Definitions (pref. in our own words) |
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| Teflon | Used in making non stick pans. |
| Melamine | Used by firemen as it is fire redundant |
Learning aids / Gadgets
| Gadgets | How it can be used |
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| Uses of plastics | To identify use of plastic related to the type of plastic |
Real life uses :
Teflon is used in non stick coat on cookware
Practical examples around us
| Examples | Explainations |
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| Why do we use PVC(Poly vinyl chloride) pipes instead of iron pipes | PVC are more durable when compared to Iron pipes as PVC is doesn’t react with moisture and last longer. |
What you learn in Theory:
Uses of plastics in day to day life
What you learn in Practice:
Uses of plastics and understanding its importance of its role in day to day life