Teacher leads a class discussion about polymers and their importance in our everyday lives (specifically plastics). After the discussion students will be able to make two different polymers – worms and slime. The activity contains enough materials for 6 groups of students. Aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)* Disciplinary Core Ideas: PS1.A; PS1.B Performance Expectations: 5-PS1-1; 5-PS1-3; 5-PS1-4 Cross Cutting Concepts: Cause and Effect; Scale, Proportion and Quantity Kit Includes: 4g Sodium Alginate 500ml Calcium Chloride 1L Polyvinyl Alcohol 250mL Sodium Borate 12 Plastic Cups, Large 12 Plastic Cups, Small 6 Plastic Scoops Developed for grades 2 – 5 WARNING CHOKING HAZARD Small parts. Not for children under 3 yrs. DOT Info: Non-regulated *”Next Generation Science Standards” is a registered trademark of Achieve. Neither Achieve nor the lead states and partners that developed the Next Generation Science Standards was involved in the production of, and does not endorse, this product.