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Chapter: SYNTHETIC FIBRES AND PLASTICS

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Define polymerization and types of
1.
polymers with examples.
Explore and discuss the various types
2. of synthetic fibers with its properties
and uses.
3. Analyze and compare the properties
of synthetic fibers with respect to
natural fibers- Absorbency, Burning
test and Tensile Strength.
4. Discuss the types and uses of plastics
and debate on the topic ‘challenges
faced in producing eco-friendly
plastics.
5. Investigate the impact of plastics on
environment and suggest measures
for the sustainable environment.

Sl. Task A Task B Task C

No (Concept, Knowledge & Understanding)
1 VTR- Give one Get one
2 Differentiate linear and cross-linked
polymerization
3 Types of Fibers- Differentiate with
respect to raw material, properties
and uses (Tabular Form)- Collect the
fabric samples and stick it in
Notebook.
4 Differentiate between thermoplastics
and thermo setting plastics
(ASSET/TIMMS/NSO) (Experiential Learning/Design/Research)
Practice Questions Absorbency Test, Burning test and test for
(MS Forms) tensile strength (Experiential Learning-
Flipgrid Video) QR code in Notebook.
How fibers can be used as circumstantial
evidence to link the victim, suspect and
crime scene? (Graduate Profile- Forensic
Science)
Propose and Design a sustainable Fiber-
Flipgrid
Design an ecofriendly material using used
plastics/waste plastics/synthetic materials
(Record the video and attach the link in
Notebook)
 Success Criteria and Assessment Rubric
Sub skill 1 2 3 My Teacher’s
Score score
Study and Study the concept of Study the concept of Study the concept of
Present synthetic fiber and the synthetic fiber and synthetic fiber and
process of polymerization polymerization polymerization with
through classroom independently and able to suitable examples
discussion. identify the situations from real life. Able to
where these fibers are identify the
used. monomers of different
synthetic polymers.
Compare Compare different types Compare and contrast Compare and contrast
and contrast of synthetic fibers and different types of different types of
identify its uses and synthetic fibers by synthetic fibers and
properties by discussing identifying their relate its properties
with peers and teacher. properties and uses with their uses.
independently. Identify suitable
fabrics based on these
properties.
Analyze and Identify and explain the Analyze and transact Investigate the
comprehend physical and chemical physical and chemical physical and chemical
properties synthetic fibers properties of synthetic properties of synthetic
with respect to natural fibers with respect to fibers with respect to
fibers. natural fibers in reference natural fibers and to
to their use. reason out how these
properties are utilized
in making of fabrics.
Construct Construct infographics on
Construct infographics on Construct infographics
and present the types, properties and
the types, properties and on the types,
uses of plastics with the
uses of plastics with the properties and uses of
help of text book. help of reference plastics with special
materials and online reference to its
resources. utilization in society.
Explain Explain the impact of Explain the impact of Explain and discuss
plastics on environment plastics on environment the impact of plastics
by suggesting resolving and identify the on environment and
strategies. challenges faced in do research on the
attaining sustainability. eco-friendly products
to make the
environment
sustainable.
Integrating Develop an ecofriendly Develop an ecofriendly Develop an
information material using recyclable product using cheaply ecofriendly material
& plastics/waste plastics and available plastic using used
Real life prepare a report. wastes/recyclable plastics/waste
application plastic/synthetic materials plastics/synthetic
and prepare a report . materials and prepare
a research based
report.
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Grade 8
Chemistry Chapter: Synthetic fibers and plastics
UNIT-1
Student Name: ___________________________ Total Score: ___________ / 10 Date:
I can define) 1. What is meant by biodegradable and non-biodegradable
(_________/ substances? Give one example each.
2 marks)
Unistructural
I can classify
(_________/ 2. Differentiate between natural and synthetic fibres?
2 marks)
Multi-structural

I can explain
(______/2 3. Metal containers are not preferred to store chemicals. But we
marks) use glass containers. Explain the reason.
I can describe
(_________/ 4. Describe 4R’s in waste management.
Relational
1 mark)

I can analyse 5. Analyze the ill effects caused by the use of plastics? (Any two
( ________ / points). Relate it with environment and explain?
3 marks)

Extended Abstract
VTR- GIVE 1 AND GET 1
 BURNING TEST FOR FIBERS

LO: Analyze and compare the properties of synthetic fibers with respect to natural fibers- Burning test

Aim:_______________________________________________
A flame is applied to the end of the fibers, yarn, or cloth.
Materials Fiber samples: wool, cotton, silk, rayon, and
polyester Forceps Candle or Bunsen burner
Hypothesis: _______________________________________
__________________________________________________
Safety Precautions
 The forceps used will get hot. Allow the forceps to cool
before handling the tips that were in the fire.
 Place any hot or smoldering fibers on a flame proof
surface. Allow them to cool before discarding.
Procedure
 Light a candle or a Bunsen burner
 Holding a fiber, bring it close, but not in direct
contact, to the flame. Does the fiber melt, ignite, or
curl? Record your observations.
 Touch the fiber to the edge of the flame. Does the
fiber ignite quickly or slowly? Does it sputter, melt,
or drip? Record your observations.
 Remove the fiber from the flame. Does it continue to
burn? Does it glow and smolder? Does it self-
extinguish? Record your observations.
 If you note the odor of burning hair: fiber is probably
silk or wool
 If you note the odor of burning paper: fiber is
probably cotton, rayon, or linen
 If the fiber melts and forms beads: fiber is probably acetate, polyester, Dacron, nylon or
Orlon
 If the fiber does not burn: fiber is probably asbestos or a glass fiber
Inference/Conclusion:

Success Criteria Name:

I can
Perform the experiment using
the procedure given and classify
the given clothes to natural or
synthetic based on the given
clue
I can I can
Perform the experiment by Perform the experiment by
using the procedure and classify forming a procedure and classify
the given clothes to natural and the given clothes to natural and
synthetic from through synthetic and to explore why the
observing the flame and ash. fabric given shows the specific
characteristics.

Self-assessment Rubrics
Criteria (1) (2) (3)
Original Can perform the Can recall the Can recollect the
thinking experiment with the characteristics of the characteristics if synthetic
given procedure and synthetic and natural and natural fiber, frame
formulate the hypothesis. fiber and use the same procedure and hypothesis
to frame the procedure for the experiment and
for the experiment and analyze the information
formulate hypothesis based on the knowledge.
Conceptual Can perform the Can perform the Can perform the experiment
understanding experiment using experiment using using scientific tools and
and scientific tools and scientific tools and methods. Classify the fabric
comprehension methods methods and to classify into natural and synthetic
the fabric into natural and relate the test to real life
and synthetic. scenario.
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Aim: To compare the water absorption capacities of synthetic and natural fabrics.
Materials required: Two beakers, water, and a piece of polyester or rayon/nylon
fabric, a piece of cotton fabric.
Procedure: Take equal amount of water in two beakers. Soak the fabric in water taken
in different beakers. Take the piece out after five minutes. Compare the volume of water
remaining in the beakers.
Observation:
Material Water Reading Volume of water remaining
in the beakers

Initial Final
(After 2-3
minutes)
Synthetic Fiber:

Synthetic Fiber:

Natural Fiber:

Inference:

Conclusion:

Grade 8 (Chemistry) Chapter: Synthetic fibers and plastics

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L-1
Q1.

Q2. Draw a mind map on different types of synthetic fibres explaining uses for each.

Q3. Differentiate between thermoplastic and thermosetting plastics.

Q4. Write the advantages and disadvantages of synthetic fibres.

Q5. Write a report on plastic pollution in oceans affecting marine ecosystem and
suggest solutions to reduce or overcome it.
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L-2

Q1.

Q2. Write a short note on types of plastics and its use.

Q3.

Q4. Report writing on harmful effects of plastic pollution on land and recycling of
plastic waste.
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L-3
Q1.

Q2.RESEARCH WORK

Q3. REPORT WRITING

Q4. Sustainability in Fibres- Design/Propose a fiber that can promote sustainability.

Design an ecofriendly material using used plastics/waste plastics/synthetic materials.

Q5. Report writing on “Micro plastics” and “Microbeads” and its effects on
environment.

TEXTBOOK EXERCISE QUESTIONS-

Pg. No. 50- F- all questions, G- Q2, Q3, Q5.
Pg. No. 51- Cognitive corner- Critical Thinking
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ASSET QUESTIONS-
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Q2.

Q3.
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SOLO TAXONOMY

Grade 8
Chemistry Synthetic fibers and plastics- RECAP
UNIT-1
Student Name: ___________________________ Total Score: ___________ / 10 Date:
I can recall the 1. Parachutes and ropes for climbing mountains are
properties of made of:
synthetic fibers and A. Rayon B. Polyester C. Acrylic D. Nylon
Unistructural
plastics (----/ 2 2. The plastics that cannot be repeatedly molten and
marks) given new shapes are called:
A. Thermoplastics B. Thermosetting Plastics C.
Elastomers

I can differentiate 3. Differentiate between thermosetting and thermo

the types of plastics plastics. Give one example each.
(----/2 marks)
Multi-structural

I can apply the concept 4. Hitesh wants to learn swimming. He bought

learnt to real life swimming costume and a cap. What kind of
(_________/4 mark)
material should these be made of and why?
5. Electrical wires have covering of plastic. Why?
Relational

I can explain in detail 6. Three different fiber samples are given.

how a fair test can be
conducted
( ________ / 2 marks)

Extended Abstract
Design a fair test to identify the nature of the fibers.

RRE- Draw a concept map on different types of synthetic fibres and plastics.
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