Polymers+Part+1

Polymers represent a **HUGE** category of natural and synthetic materials. Polymers are categorized based on their chemical structures and properties. Together the structures and properties of polymers determine what it can be used for. For example, polypropylene is a polymer that is used to make rope and other twisted fibers. Due to its durability, flexibility and resistance to abrasion (being worn away), polypropylene is PERFECT for using as a rope that may hold and secure heavy weight for tasks such as lifting.
 * //__WHAT PROPERTIES ARE ASSOCIATED WITH THE FUNCTIONS OF VARIOUS POLYMERS?__ //**

In this activity you will be working with a partner, however in order to exercise the full potential of wiki communication, your partner CANNOT be sitting next to you. You will work together on this wiki to share your ideas, discuss and communicate the functions and properties of various polymers that you are familiar with. Some of these polymers you may see everday. (These polymers are listed below.)
 * BEFORE CONTINUING - read through all directions. **


 * STEP ONE **: Your teacher will assign you and your partner a __group letter__. Make sure that you are not sitting next to each other.

**STEP TWO**: Click on your "group (letter)" located to the left of this page. This page belongs ONLY to you and your partner, it will be your official "think tank" and work space. Both of you will use this page to brainstorm, discuss and communicate the properties and functions of the polymer listed below.

1- Copy and paste information to your homepage OR 2- Create a table on your home page. The teacher will give you directions for both. YOU CANNOT EDIT THE PAGES AT THE SAME TIME - The teachers will give directions for **when** you are to complete your task.
 * STEP THREE :** There are two main tasks and you must decide who is going to:


 * __PARTNER 1) Copy and paste the blue text from above. Relocate this information to YOUR group home-page.__**

> > 1. Frozen Food Bag > 2. Plastic Food Wrap > 3. Tupperware Container > 4. Non Stick Cookware > 5. Grocery Bags
 * __PARTNER 2) Directions for Table Formation:__**
 * When in "edit" mode, click on the table icon located next to the "tv" icon
 * Table should have 4 columns and 6 rows.
 * Column Headings (in this order from left to right): Common Items, Function (use), Properties, Polymer Category
 * Below is a list of "Common Items" to enter into the first column


 * STEP FOUR :** Go to the "discussion" tab located at the top right corner of this page. You will have to navigate back here from your partner page in order to see the example discussion. You and your partner will be given further instruction for creating discussion threads. You can view the sample thread and posting that Mrs. Mohan and Ms. Fuller exchanged in order to brainstorm the information you read from above. You will need directions from the teacher in order to begin this portion.

From this discussion in STEP FOUR, you and your partner will have agreed on the final __function__ and __associated properties__ of the polymer. One of you will post these "FINAL ANSWERS" (ONE function and the associated properties) into the table on your group's letter home page.

Your group will be given a participation grade based on the collaborative efforts used in discussion and the generated table displayed on your homepage. The final due date for this assignment will be Thursday 2-26-09. Do your best to accomplish the goals during classtime today.
 * DUE DATE:**