Name:______________________

Making Plastic!
We Need:
Milk (1 cups)
Vinegar (4 tablespoons) What changes do you think we will
Measuring cup observe during this experiment? Pay
Strainer attention to the physical and chemical
Optional: Food coloring changes you see!

Steps and Observations: After each step make some observations about what changes you see
happen to our materials. Do you notice any physical or chemical changes?
Step Observations
Pour one cup of milk into a bowl
and heat in a microwave for one
and a half minutes.
Mix 4 tablespoons of vinegar
into the hot milk. Stir for one
minute.

Strain the milk using a strainer,

push on the clumps to remove
liquid.
Place materials onto paper
towels and squish out any liquid
left.
Knead the material and add food
colouring.

Shape the plastic however you

want.

Let it dry for two days.

Let’s Think About It!

Properties of Milk Properties of the Plastic

 Name:______________________

What physical changes did you see?

What chemical changes did you see?

How do you know a chemical change happened?

Why do you think we don’t use milk to make plastic anymore?