Students use everyday materials to design an insulation system around a cup containing ice. The objective is to melt the least amount of ice possible in a 20 minute time frame. ...
Module Topics
Heat Transfer
Materials & Properties
Module details
Topics
Heat Transfer, Materials & Properties
Best-suited audience
Array
Interactive?
Yes
Approx. time requirement
40 minutes
AIChE community affiliation
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, Student Chapter, Outreach Committee, Brian Carrick, Elizabeth Schulz, Sarah Tanck, Stephanie Feller
Approx. # of volunteers
3
Recommended audience size
10 to 30
Audience best suited for module
Third Grade to Fifth Grade (approximately ages 8-11)
Is the module interactive ? (Can students actively participate)
Yes
Approximate time that the module requires (minutes)
40.00
AIChE Community Affiliation
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, Student Chapter
Outreach Committee
Brian Carrick, Elizabeth Schulz, Sarah Tanck, Stephanie Feller
The present module deals with the analysis of surface tension, as it varies with two surfactants; liquid soap and detergent and with the increase of temperature. Therefore, first the experiment will be performed in water at room temperature and then in warm water. The experiment consists of moving a boat (of disposable plate material), by the action of the surfactant's force with the water molecule.
Module Topics
Engineering
Materials & Properties
Physics
Module details
Topics
Engineering, Materials & Properties, Physics
Best-suited audience
Array
Interactive?
Yes
Approx. time requirement
20 minutes
AIChE community affiliation
Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral AIChE Student Chapter
Approx. # of volunteers
4
Recommended audience size
28
Audience best suited for module
Third Grade to Fifth Grade (approximately ages 8-11)
Is the module interactive ? (Can students actively participate)
Yes
Approximate time that the module requires (minutes)
20.00
AIChE Community Affiliation
Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral AIChE Student Chapter
In this module, we introduce the concept of oxidation reaction and its applications using a fun experiment on making and testing homemade invisible ink.
Module Topics
Physical Chemistry
Module details
Topics
Physical Chemistry
Best-suited audience
Array
Interactive?
Yes
Approx. time requirement
20 minutes
AIChE community affiliation
Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, Pilani Campus AIChE Student Chapter
Approx. # of volunteers
3-5
Recommended audience size
Any size
Audience best suited for module
Sixth Grade to Eighth Grade (approximately ages 11-14)
Is the module interactive ? (Can students actively participate)
Yes
Approximate time that the module requires (minutes)
20.00
AIChE Community Affiliation
Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, Pilani Campus AIChE Student Chapter
This issue, get tips for finding the capacity of a distillation column, a well as a primer on the Allam power cycle, plus hydrogen safety fundamentals, and much more.
The purpose of this module is to introduce students to the science of polymers and consider how we can design products for a smaller environmental impact. This experiment enables students to create their own biodegradable plastics with materials in their own kitchens. Students will polymerize milk proteins and starches from corn to create and mold their own plastics. Both plastics are formed when the compound is exposed to heat and an acid, which results in polymer chains forming. When the soft plastic is kneaded together, the polymer chains form a large network. Students will get the...
Module Topics
Bioproducts and Renewable Sources
Module details
Topics
Bioproducts and Renewable Sources
Best-suited audience
Array
Interactive?
Yes
Approx. time requirement
30 minutes
AIChE community affiliation
University of Delaware Student Chapter
Approx. # of volunteers
1
Recommended audience size
Any size
Audience best suited for module
Sixth Grade to Eighth Grade (approximately ages 11-14)
Is the module interactive ? (Can students actively participate)
Yes
Approximate time that the module requires (minutes)
This module introduces students to bioproducts. Students learn about different examples of bioproducts made from different plants. Students also get to use a bioproduct. Students watch a demonstration of making “engrudo” (wheat paste), which is made from starch and hot water and involves the chemical reaction of gelatinization. The “engrudo” is a bioproduct and a starch glue. Starch glues have been used throughout history and still used today, primarily in the packaging industry. Students use the “engrudo” to make a piñata. Students will not only learn about new science vocabulary and...
Module Topics
Biochemistry
Bioproducts and Renewable Sources
Material science
Module details
Topics
Biochemistry, Bioproducts and Renewable Sources, Material science
Best-suited audience
Array
Interactive?
Yes
Approx. time requirement
50 minutes
AIChE community affiliation
AIChE Graduate Student Member
Approx. # of volunteers
1-2
Recommended audience size
25
Audience best suited for module
Sixth Grade to Eighth Grade (approximately ages 11-14)
Is the module interactive ? (Can students actively participate)
Yes
Approximate time that the module requires (minutes)
50.00
AIChE Community Affiliation
AIChE Graduate Student Member
Approximate Budget
$15.00
Approximate Number of Volunteers
1-2
Recommended Audience Size
25
Awards Received
AIChE Graduate Student Member - 2nd Place, Professional/Combined Category
