This module introduces students from Class 9th to 12th about the concept of Bioplastics. These are an alternative to traditional plastics. Firstly, bioplastics are considered to be generated from sustainable sources and secondly, they break down naturally, thus avoiding the damaging effect of disposal of plastics. Student will be able to make their own bioplastic which is economical and environment friendly in nature.
Module Topics
Biological Engineering
Bioproducts and Renewable Sources
Module details
Topics
Biological Engineering, Bioproducts and Renewable Sources
Best-suited audience
Array
Interactive?
Yes
Approx. time requirement
25 minutes
Approx. # of volunteers
1
Recommended audience size
Any 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)
The purpose of this K-12 Module is to discuss water filtration and the challenges that arise from pollution/contamination. Students will learn about the various techniques to clean water, the factors that can influence available treatment options, and the barriers that determine who can get access to clean water.
The lecture portion of the module will cover the background and history of water purification, the contaminants in water, the overall water filtration process done by industrial companies, the different filtration methods used by companies, and the work that...
Module Topics
Process Design/Development
Module details
Topics
Process Design/Development
Best-suited audience
Array
Interactive?
Yes
Approx. time requirement
60 minutes
Approx. # of volunteers
5
Recommended audience size
Any 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)
In this combination demonstration-experiment, students practice engineering-style thinking by dividing an existing process into distinct steps, organizing those steps in sequence, and considering the logistical changes in scale, equipment, and factors unique to the product at hand. Then, they dive deeper into the concept of oxidation in food and how an engineer in the food industry might approach this challenge.
Module Topics
Biochemistry
Process Design/Development
Module details
Topics
Biochemistry, Process Design/Development
Best-suited audience
Array
Interactive?
Yes
Approx. time requirement
25 minutes
Approx. # of volunteers
1
Recommended audience size
Any 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)
We teach students about different sources of power, including oil, solar, wind, and nuclear, and the various pros and cons of each as well as how they are used to generate power. Then, we create small catapults to demonstrate the conversion of energy from potential to kinetic.
Module Topics
Renewable Energy
Module details
Topics
Renewable Energy
Best-suited audience
Array
Interactive?
Yes
Approx. time requirement
25 minutes
Approx. # of volunteers
2
Recommended audience size
Any 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)
The objective of our module is to teach young and aspiring students about the concept of the natural indicator. Our project also gives the students a visualization of changing color using turmeric as a natural indicator. Through our experiment, we visually confirm the change in color using turmeric when we add acid and base. Our module has a full-fledged presentation explaining how and when color change occurs with a proper demonstration for the optimal understanding of the students.
Basic knowledge of indicators helps students understand much broader concepts like...
Module Topics
Physical Chemistry
Module details
Topics
Physical Chemistry
Best-suited audience
Array
Interactive?
Yes
Approx. time requirement
2 minutes
Approx. # of volunteers
4
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)
Students will demonstrate the principles behind liquid-liquid extraction and salting-out. These two are very important chemical processes for extraction and purification of materials. With this module’s experiment, they will replicate these processes and visually understand how they really work.
Students will learn about the molecular intricacies of milk such as its make-up of polar and nonpolar molecules. Next, students will discuss different types of machines used in the large-scale process of making ice cream in a factory. Finally, students will simulate this process by making their own ice cream. ...
Module Topics
Molecular Engineering
Module details
Topics
Molecular Engineering
Best-suited audience
Array
Approx. time requirement
30 minutes
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)
No
Approximate time that the module requires (minutes)
The purpose of this module is to teach students about the fundamentals of food and product engineering. Students are encouraged to experiment with various flavors and colors in order to create an alginate boba to the correct specifications. Students are then able to further analyze their boba using an image analysis program that calculates boba diameter, eccentricity, and uniformity.
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Module Topics
Biological Engineering
Data Analysis
Module details
Topics
Biological Engineering, Data Analysis
Best-suited audience
Array
Interactive?
Yes
Approx. time requirement
30 minutes
Approx. # of volunteers
3-5
Recommended audience size
20-30 students
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)
Based on the production of a home-made fertilizer of calcium mineral, the chemical process of ionization of calcium carbonate (egg shell) in the soil is taught in this module. The objective is to understand how a calcium fertilizer works and its benefits in the growth process of a bean or lentil plant. Moreover, this module is aligned with the thirteenth (13°) Sustainable Development Goal in order to teach children how to grow organic food and have friendly habits with our planet.
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Module Topics
Environmental Engineering
Module details
Topics
Environmental Engineering
Best-suited audience
Array
Interactive?
Yes
Approx. time requirement
40 minutes
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)