Nov 17/2009
Designed for grade 5, this crate uses popular items (like popsicles and Silly Putty®) to explain the chemistry behind their accidental discovery. What do these items and discoveries have in common? They were discovered by chemical engineers who had confidence in the process of inquiry, knowledge of chemistry and a planned experiment that did not produce the hypothesized result. Whoops!
Students are encouraged to inquire and problem solve while developing their skill and confidence in investigating. By completing the experiments introduced by chemical engineers and their “whoops” discoveries, students learn about chemical properties, reactions, interactions and the diverse world of chemical engineering.
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