Kansas Lesson Plan
Making Bioplastics
Students will make biodegradable plastic from cornstarch. They will learn about the vocabulary associated with making bioplastics andl learn about environmental issues associated with bioplastics.
Suggested Grade Level
3rd – 6th
Time
45 minutes
Subjects
Science, Language Arts
Objectives
- Identify five nonfood uses for Kansas crops.
- Differentiate between renewable and nonrenewable resources.
- Create plastic or another product similar to commercial products produced with biodegradable ingredients from Kansas crops.