The oldest glue in the world is over 8,000 years old and comes from a cave near the Dead Sea. Today, we have enough types of tape and glue to build and repair almost anything. But what gives glue and tape their stickiness? And is one stronger than the other?
Spark you thinking!
1. Set up your science mini spark recording page: #3: Glue or Tape?
2. Watch this video. Record at least 10 science words that you hear.
3. This is a vocabulary rich video. Create a mini dictionary with at least 8 terms and definitions to go along with the video.
4. Choose one project to complete
- Write a short speech from the point of view of tape or glue explaining why it is better than the other.
- Who invented Scotch Tape? Do some research to answer this question. Use at least 5 sentences.
- Why would you want to use duct tape to hold a chain of bowling balls together instead of glue? Explain this using 5 sentences.
- Make a list of all of the the types of tapes and glues that you know about. try to come up with at least 15. Don’t forget those made by nature.
5. Share your science mini spark recording page with your teacher/EY coordinator.
Source: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/which-is-stronger-glue-or-tape-elizabeth-cox#digdeeper