Polymer Chemistry

Get ready to get gooey! This hands-on chemistry kit introduces students to polymers by making their own slime. Kids will mix safe household ingredients to create stretchy, squishy slime while learning about polymer chains, chemical reactions, and the properties of solids and liquids.

Includes all materials needed for 24 children working in pairs, with easy-to-follow printed instructions and video demonstrations guiding the process step-by-step. Perfect for fun science parties or classroom labs.

Time Commitment:
Two 45-minute class periods or one 1.5-hour session

Suggested Grades:
Grades 3–6

TEKS Alignment:

• 4.5(A): Observe and describe physical changes in matter

• 5.5(B): Identify characteristics of solids, liquids, and gases

• 6.5(A): Explore changes in matter caused by chemical reactions