Racing boats: The science of surfactants

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
TopicsEngineering, Materials & Properties, Physics
Best-suited audienceArray
Interactive?Yes
Approx. time requirement20 minutes
AIChE community affiliationEscuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral AIChE Student Chapter
Approx. # of volunteers4
Recommended audience size28
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
Approximate Budget: 
$10.00
Approximate Number of Volunteers: 
4
Recommended Audience Size: 
28
Awards Received: 
Top 3-5 Module, 2020
1st Place - Undergraduate Student Category, 2020

Invisible Ink from Lemon Juice

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
TopicsPhysical Chemistry
Best-suited audienceArray
Interactive?Yes
Approx. time requirement20 minutes
AIChE community affiliationBirla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, Pilani Campus AIChE Student Chapter
Approx. # of volunteers3-5
Recommended audience sizeAny 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
Approximate Budget: 
$0.00 - $5.00
Approximate Number of Volunteers: 
3-5
Recommended Audience Size: 
Any size

December 2021 CEP Preview

. by Karen Simpson

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.

Digestive System as a Chemical Plant

The interactive part is when the students have to complete the block diagram with the equipment and devices, as if it were a puzzle.

Module Topics: 
Process Design/Development
Module details
TopicsProcess Design/Development
Best-suited audienceArray
Interactive?Yes
Approx. time requirement30 minutes
AIChE community affiliationUniversidad de Ingeniería y Tecnología AIChE Student Chapter
Approx. # of volunteers2
Recommended audience size10-15
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): 
30.00
AIChE Community Affiliation: 
Universidad de Ingeniería y Tecnología AIChE Student Chapter
Approximate Budget: 
$0.00
Approximate Number of Volunteers: 
2
Recommended Audience Size: 
10-15
Awards Received: 
Top 6-8 Module, 2020
2nd Place - Undergraduate Student Category, 2020

Cooking Up Plastics

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
TopicsBioproducts and Renewable Sources
Best-suited audienceArray
Interactive?Yes
Approx. time requirement30 minutes
AIChE community affiliationUniversity of Delaware Student Chapter
Approx. # of volunteers1
Recommended audience sizeAny 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): 
30.00
AIChE Community Affiliation: 
University of Delaware Student Chapter
Approximate Budget: 
$15.00
Approximate Number of Volunteers: 
1
Recommended Audience Size: 
Any size

Strawberry DNA Extraction

Students will learn about the basics of chemistry involving DNA and extraction solutions.

Module Topics: 
Biochemical Engineering
Module details
TopicsBiochemical Engineering
Best-suited audienceArray
Interactive?Yes
Approx. time requirement30 minutes
AIChE community affiliationUniversity of Southern California AIChE Student Chapter
Approx. # of volunteers1
Recommended audience sizeAny 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): 
30.00
AIChE Community Affiliation: 
University of Southern California AIChE Student Chapter
Approximate Budget: 
$10.00
Approximate Number of Volunteers: 
1
Recommended Audience Size: 
Any size

Exploring Bioproducts: Glue for Piñatas

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
TopicsBiochemistry, Bioproducts and Renewable Sources, Material science
Best-suited audienceArray
Interactive?Yes
Approx. time requirement50 minutes
AIChE community affiliationAIChE Graduate Student Member
Approx. # of volunteers1-2
Recommended audience size25
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

Potato Power!

Students will learn about electrochemistry, renewable energy, and circuits through an interactive lab in which they can build a potato circuit. Students will be able to get hands on circuits experience exposing them to basic electrochemistry and physics, and will learn how easy it is power simple electronics. Students will also learn about the theory of how batteries and specifically a potato battery work.

Module Topics: 
Electrochemical Fundamentals
Module details
TopicsElectrochemical Fundamentals
Best-suited audienceArray
Interactive?Yes
Approx. time requirement15 minutes
AIChE community affiliationWidener Chapter of AIChE, Delaware Valley Section, Marisa Comroe, Juliette DiFlumeri, Margaret Rescavage
Approx. # of volunteers3
Recommended audience sizeAny size
Audience best suited for module: 
Ninth Grade to Twelfth Grade (approximately ages 14-18)
Is the module interactive ? (Can students actively participate): 
Yes
Approximate time that the module requires (minutes): 
15.00
AIChE Community Affiliation: 
Widener Chapter of AIChE
Delaware Valley Section
Marisa Comroe
Juliette DiFlumeri
Margaret Rescavage
Approximate Budget: 
$80.00
Approximate Number of Volunteers: 
3
Recommended Audience Size: 
Any size

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