This activity will demonstrate the scientific properties of polymers, polymer gels, cross linking, and polysaccharides. The enormous size of polymer molecules and their flexible, chain-like structures give polymers unique and useful properties. Sodium alginate, a natural polymer obtained from kelp and seaweed, is an important food additive. Participants will observe this property by taking sodium alginate and adding it to various solutions. ...
Module Topics
Polymers and Elasticity
Module details
Topics
Polymers and Elasticity
Best-suited audience
Array
Interactive?
Yes
Approx. time requirement
10 minutes
Approx. # of volunteers
2
Recommended audience size
Any 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)
Chem-E Board is an educational coloring page and board game designed to teach you about chemical engineering. This is a coloring page that also doubles as a board game you can print and play at home! Travel with engineers through Chem-E, where we teach you about what a chemical engineer does
Module Topics
Sustainability
Module details
Topics
Sustainability
Best-suited audience
Array
Interactive?
Yes
Approx. time requirement
15 minutes
Approx. # of volunteers
2
Recommended audience size
2-4
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)
Students will test various acidic and basic substances using red cabbage indicator in order to solve a crime: who stole the cookie jar? They will first learn about acids and bases and the pH scale, and then participate in the mystery module.
Module Topics
Physical Chemistry
Module details
Topics
Physical Chemistry
Best-suited audience
Array
Interactive?
Yes
Approx. time requirement
20 minutes
Approx. # of volunteers
4
Recommended audience size
Any 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)
We first introduce the process of recycling plastic and metal, then introduce composting, then students sort through a "treasure chest" bucket filled with compostable materials, recyclable materials, and garbage to win "gold coin" chocolates.
Module Topics
Sustainability
Module details
Topics
Sustainability
Best-suited audience
Array
Interactive?
Yes
Approx. time requirement
20 minutes
Approx. # of volunteers
2
Recommended audience size
Any 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)
Students will learn about the concepts of separations, buoyancy, and density through using carbonated water to separate raisins and m&ms. The video is short as we didn't want to overload with technical information, but running the activity with a live audience will take around 20 minutes. ...
Module Topics
Separations
Module details
Topics
Separations
Best-suited audience
Array
Interactive?
Yes
Approx. time requirement
20 minutes
Approx. # of volunteers
2-4
Recommended audience size
Up to 70
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)
This module aims to explain to kindergarten through second grade students the difference between phases of matter while touching upon chemical reactions. This interactive example uses gas formed from a dilute vinegar and baking soda reaction to float popcorn in a cup. Supplemented with a storyline about a fish in the ocean, students will practice identifying different phases of matter while learning about keeping our ocean ecosystems clean and healthy.
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Module Topics
Thermal/Kinetic Energy and Phase Transitions
Module details
Topics
Thermal/Kinetic Energy and Phase Transitions
Best-suited audience
Array
Interactive?
Yes
Approx. time requirement
15 minutes
Approx. # of volunteers
3
Recommended audience size
10 students, 20 with groups
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)