Did you know that plastic will melt when it is heated to a very high temperature? Once it has been melted, it can be turned into a different shape. Discover more interesting facts about this material in Plastic, a part of the Everyday Materials series.

What is a material? -- What is plastic? -- Properties of plastic -- Uses of plastic -- Plastic in water -- Plastic in heat -- Plastic toys -- Musical instruments -- Recycling plastic -- Quiz.