Ole Kirk Kristiansen and polymers
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can understand how injection moulding is used to form polymer products.
Key learning points
- Ole Kirk Kristiansen started making wooden toys which became LEGO bricks.
- Plastics are known as polymers.
- The term polymer is more scientifically accurate when talking about materials.
- Polymers can be reformed using injection moulding to create products.
Keywords
Polymers - natural or man-made materials that include plastics
Injection moulding - a method of shaping polymers
Liquid - a material that can flow and take the shape of its container
Common misconception
Polymers (plastics) are always in a solid state.
Polymers (plastics) can be heated to a liquid state, as in the process of injection moulding.
Teacher tip
As an additional activity, invite pupils to look around the classroom for objects that may have been made using injection moulding.
Equipment
An assortment of polymer building bricks of different shapes and sizes.
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Identify the products made out of plastic.
Q2.What is the name of the famous toy company that make building bricks that fit together?
Q3.Where do most plastics come from?
Q4.Natural gas and oil are also known as __________ fuels.
Q5.What are the main concerns with using fossil fuels?
Q6.What is one advantage of using plastics for certain products.
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.In which country did Lego originate?
Q2.Before using polymers (plastics), what material did Ole Kirk Kristiansen use to make his toys?
Q3.The term is more scientifically accurate than the term plastic when talking about materials.
Q4.Put the stages of injection moulding into the correct order.
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