Video and Animation

AGPA Poly Putty Demonstration
Learn how to create AGPA poly putty in this video demonstration. Download Printable PDF

A Brief History of Rubber
Click to view our animated feature, part of the lesson plan A Brief History of Rubber.

Dr. Miko Cakmak talks about cool new flexible film technologies at The University of Akron.
Click to view our video demonstration, part of the Color Your World lesson plan.

Stephanie Lopez showing how Geckos have inspired polymer scientists at The University of Akron.
Click to view our video demonstration, part of the How Sticky Is Your Tape? lesson plan.

Happy Sad Balls: Experimenting with glass transition temperatures
Click to view our video demonstration.

Impact Testing Demonstrations
Click to view our video demonstration, part of the How Shocking! lesson plan.

Effects of Liquid Nitrogen on Rubber
Click to view our video demonstration, part of the Will It Stretch? lesson plan.

How to Build a Polymer Rocket
Learn how to make a polymer rocket in this step-by-step video demonstration. Download Printable PDF

Introduction to Polymer Processing

Effects of Liquid Nitrogen on Natural Rubber
Click to view our video demonstration, part of the Will It Stretch? lesson plan.

Effects of Liquid Nitrogen on a Balloon
Click to view our video demonstration.

Ball and Ring Demonstration Video
Click to view our video demonstration, part of the Will It Stretch? lesson plan.

Ball Bouncing Experiment
Click to view our video demonstration, part of the Build a Better Bouncer lesson plan.

How to make a Balloon Ball
Click to view our video demonstration, part of the Balloon Ball Bounce lesson plan.

How to make a Measuring Stickiness Device
Click to view our video demonstration, part of the Adhesives: Measuring Stickiness - Natural Products lesson plan.
Download Printable PDF Procedures.

How to make a Sticky Tape Testing Apparatus
Click to view our video demonstration, part of the Adhesives: How sticky is your Tape? - Man-made Products lesson plan.
Download Printable PDF Procedures.

How to make a Tape Strength Testing Apparatus
Click to view our video demonstration, part of the Hold On Tight! lesson plan.
Download Printable PDF Procedures.

Chihuly Sculpture Construction
Click to view a time-lapse video of the construction of the College of Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering's Chihuly sculpture.

Rubber Tree Tapping
Click to view how natural rubber is acquired.

Apple Creek Elementary School
5th Grade Drama Club
Presents: "The History of Rubber"

Set Your Goals High
An inspirational video.