Blackberry Solar Cell
Participants create their own solar cell using non-toxic materials and blackberry fruit as the dye, understanding how solar cells are manufactured currently and the green chemistry research towards greener solar energy devices.
Participants create their own solar cell using non-toxic materials and blackberry fruit as the dye, understanding how solar cells are manufactured currently and the green chemistry research towards greener solar energy devices.
Participants learn about chemistry in electronics and use a bio-inspired polymer to make their own photoresist.
Participants explore the concept of biomimicry, which is taking inspiration from nature in the design of new technologies, through a matching game. Participants then think about how nature and green chemistry can help them make a green glue.
Participants evaluate the wastefulness of different sectors of the chemical industry and are challenged to think about the Environmental Impact Factor of chemical reactions using m&m candies.
Participants explore acids and bases while learning about the impacts of CO2 on the environment and possible green chemistry solutions.
From the Green Glue lesson. Participants explore biomimicry through a matching game.
Participants explore the concept of biomimicry, or taking inspiration from nature in the design of new technology, through a matching game.
By asking participants “What if we could grow our own packaging?” we invite them to explore Ecovative mushroom materials, a Styrofoam (polystyrene) packaging alternative grown from mycelium (mushroom “roots”) and agricultural waste. Participants compare the life cycle of polystyrene to that of Ecovative and design and make their own Ecovative product.
Students build a 3D model of their house to scale, calculating how much material is needed for each section. This can be done in a number of ways (see ͞Building Options͟ for description of possible building methods).
Students use a transaction register to create their final budget while determining the actual cost of supplies and calculating sales tax.
In this optional lesson, students compare the effectiveness of materials in insulating heat by measuring temperature and calculating differences.
Students analyze the cost of the materials needed for their house and decide which materials to use, making choices based on economic and environmental factors.
Students practice working with the area of rectangles by creating a rough draft that shows how the square footage of their house is divided and used.
Students practice using scale and calculating the area and perimeter of squares, rectangles, and composite shapes to create a floor plan for their house.
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