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Bioplastics

Season 5 Episode 506 | 26m 46s

Bags that dissolve, potatoes that turn into plastic, and silverware you can eat! The Curious Crew learns all about the chemical makeup of bioplastics. STEM Challenge: Design a Bioplastic Sculpture. Curious About Careers: Packaging Engineer Karen Keeder.

Aired: 03/31/19
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Award-winning “Curious Crew” makes science FUN for kids while engaging the community!
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Speedy spinning spheres and the science behind angular momentum!
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Get “charged up” with STEM knowledge as the Crew and Dr. Rob explore electric generators!
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The flavorful phenomena of salt!