What Makes Candy Sour?

Testing pH of water, vinegar, and sour candy+water to show that sour candies are sour because of acids.  Acidity can be measured as pH....

Module Topics: 
Physical Chemistry
Module details
TopicsPhysical Chemistry
Best-suited audienceArray
Interactive?Yes
Approx. time requirement10 minutes
AIChE community affiliationAIChE Chicago Section
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): 
10.00
AIChE Community Affiliation: 
AIChE Chicago Section
Approximate Budget: 
$20
Approximate Number of Volunteers: 
1
Recommended Audience Size: 
Any size

Prehistoric Wonders

Often expressed to be an accidental chemical reaction, Fossilization of skeletal remains is the foundation of what we know about evolution and fuels. We have all seen large model of dinosaur skeletons in museums, and on the television, but the question that poses is 'How are the scientists able to procure the bones of creatures that lived millions of years ago in the first place?' 

These scientists who help us learn about when and how different species lived millions of years ago are experts, who we call Paleontologists. Paleontology is more than just the study of dinosaurs...

Module Topics: 
Materials & Properties
Module details
TopicsMaterials & Properties
Best-suited audienceArray
Interactive?Yes
Approx. time requirement15 minutes
AIChE community affiliationVellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, AIChE Student Chapter
Approx. # of volunteers2
Audience best suited for module: 
Kindergarten to Second Grade (approximately ages 5-8)
Is the module interactive ? (Can students actively participate): 
Yes
Approximate time that the module requires (minutes): 
15.00
AIChE Community Affiliation: 
Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, AIChE Student Chapter
Approximate Budget: 
$6
Approximate Number of Volunteers: 
2

Oil Eliminators

Miniature oil spill cleanup using surfactants and dispersants to show how oil spills can cleaned up most effectively.

Module Topics: 
Particle Science & Technology
Physical Chemistry
Module details
TopicsParticle Science & Technology, Physical Chemistry
Best-suited audienceArray
Interactive?Yes
Approx. time requirement20 minutes
AIChE community affiliationRowan University AIChE Student Chapter
Approx. # of volunteers3
Recommended audience sizeAny size
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: 
Rowan University AIChE Student Chapter
Approximate Budget: 
$85
Approximate Number of Volunteers: 
3
Recommended Audience Size: 
Any size

Nautical Adventures in the Galapagos Islands

Amidst the turbulent waters of the Galapagos Islands, a group of tourists are about to embark on an epic challenge. Their mission: to sail from one island to another so they can witness the majesty of the giant tortoises. 

This thrilling task is known as "Nautical Adventures in the Galapagos Islands." A challenge that will require ingenuity, creativity, and, of course, a touch of science. Let's join them on this journey of discovery and experimentation. 

In this experiment, our bottles will simulate large ships that will help accomplish a great challenge by...

Module Topics: 
Engineering
Thermal/Kinetic Energy and Phase Transitions
Module details
TopicsEngineering, Thermal/Kinetic Energy and Phase Transitions
Best-suited audienceArray
Interactive?Yes
Approx. time requirement45 minutes
AIChE community affiliationAIChE ESPOL Student Chapter, Program K-12, Undergraduate Students: Vanessa Quimi De La O, Cristian Arreaga, Almendra Lucas, Geanella Flores, Estefano Viteri, Melany Mero, Ivanna Bone
Approx. # of volunteers5
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): 
45.00
AIChE Community Affiliation: 
AIChE ESPOL Student Chapter, Program K-12, Undergraduate Students: Vanessa Quimi De La O, Cristian Arreaga, Almendra Lucas, Geanella Flores, Estefano Viteri, Melany Mero, Ivanna Bone
Approximate Budget: 
$10
Approximate Number of Volunteers: 
5
Recommended Audience Size: 
Any size

Mission Dissolution

Students will explore how temperature, surface area, and agitation will affect dissolution rate through a series of "tasks". In each task, students will demonstrate and observe how to dissolve different solutes as quickly as possible. ...

Module Topics: 
Physical Chemistry
Separations
Module details
TopicsPhysical Chemistry, Separations
Best-suited audienceArray
Interactive?Yes
Approx. time requirement15 minutes
AIChE community affiliationUniversity of California, Los Angeles AIChE Student Chapter
Approx. # of volunteers3
Recommended audience sizeAny size
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): 
15.00
AIChE Community Affiliation: 
University of California, Los Angeles AIChE Student Chapter
Approximate Budget: 
$25
Approximate Number of Volunteers: 
3
Recommended Audience Size: 
Any size

Make your own resin

The main goal of this project is to explain in an easy and interesting way what resins and polymers are, and how they can be used in many different ways. We want to show how these flexible materials can help make useful things and fun projects. Also, we'll talk about how to use them safely, so everyone can learn about them, whether they're just starting to explore these ideas or want to know more about this topic.

Module Topics: 
Polymers and Elasticity
Module details
TopicsPolymers and Elasticity
Best-suited audienceArray
Interactive?Yes
Approx. time requirement20 minutes
AIChE community affiliationUniversidad Nacional de Colombia, Sede Bogota Student Chapter
Approx. # of volunteers2
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): 
20.00
AIChE Community Affiliation: 
Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Sede Bogota Student Chapter
Approximate Budget: 
$15
Approximate Number of Volunteers: 
2
Recommended Audience Size: 
Any size

Illuminating reactive principles behind gel nail polish

Using photoreactive and thermo-responsive gel nail polish, this activity will demonstrate the scientific properties of polymers, photopolymerization, exothermic reactions, cross-linking, and oxygen inhibition. ...

Module Topics: 
Engineering
Physical Chemistry
Module details
TopicsEngineering, Physical Chemistry
Best-suited audienceArray
Interactive?Yes
Approx. time requirement15 minutes
AIChE community affiliationMississippi State University AIChE Student Chapter
Approx. # of volunteers1 facilitator + 1 additional volunteer for every 8 participants
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): 
15.00
AIChE Community Affiliation: 
Mississippi State University AIChE Student Chapter
Approximate Budget: 
$50
Approximate Number of Volunteers: 
1 facilitator + 1 additional volunteer for every 8 participants
Recommended Audience Size: 
Any size

Hydrovolt House

Currently, fossil gasses are the primary pollutants that we produce. For this reason, it's important to learn about alternative methods that  are aligned with the UN's goal of creating affordable and clean forms of energy. The goal is to comprehend the process of generating energy using water, achieved through the construction of a hydraulic generator. This generator operates by harnessing the kinetic energy present in the movement of water and converting it into electrical energy. The ultimate aim is to utilize this electrical energy to illuminate a cardboard house....

Module Topics: 
Renewable Energy
Module details
TopicsRenewable Energy
Best-suited audienceArray
Interactive?Yes
Approx. time requirement15 minutes
AIChE community affiliationUniversidad Nacional de Colombia, Sede Bogota Student Chapter
Approx. # of volunteers2-4
Recommended audience size20
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): 
15.00
AIChE Community Affiliation: 
Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Sede Bogota Student Chapter
Approximate Budget: 
$10
Approximate Number of Volunteers: 
2-4
Recommended Audience Size: 
20

Gel Beads!

Learning about material science concepts through sodium alginate beads. In this module, kids will watch gel beads form before their eyes while learning about polymers, hydrogels, diffusion, and more!

Module Topics: 
Material science
Module details
TopicsMaterial science
Best-suited audienceArray
Interactive?Yes
Approx. time requirement20 minutes
AIChE community affiliationOregon State University AIChE Student Chapter
Approx. # of volunteers3
Recommended audience sizeAny size
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: 
Oregon State University AIChE Student Chapter
Approximate Budget: 
$20
Approximate Number of Volunteers: 
3
Recommended Audience Size: 
Any size

Floating Ink Experiment

The Floating Ink Experiment explores the concepts of surface chemistry, density, and flocculation explained in simple terms for young students to understand. On a smooth surface dish, the young student will lightly draw a picture of what they desire with an expo marker and with a sharpie. Then, the student will slowly pour water onto the smooth surface dish. The water will cause the expo marker drawing to float on top of the water, while the sharpie drawing will stay attached to the dish. ...

Module Topics: 
Physical Chemistry
Separations
Module details
TopicsPhysical Chemistry, Separations
Best-suited audienceArray
Interactive?Yes
Approx. time requirement5 minutes
AIChE community affiliationAIChE Iowa State Outreach
Approx. # of volunteers2
Recommended audience sizeAny size
Audience best suited for module: 
Kindergarten to Second Grade (approximately ages 5-8)
Is the module interactive ? (Can students actively participate): 
Yes
Approximate time that the module requires (minutes): 
5.00
AIChE Community Affiliation: 
AIChE Iowa State Outreach
Approximate Budget: 
$10
Approximate Number of Volunteers: 
2
Recommended Audience Size: 
Any size

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