Sugar Crystal Challenge

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Sugar Crystal Challenge

Description:

This lesson explores how nanostructures can influence surface area, and how the sugar can be modified to different levels of coarseness without impacting molecular structure. Students work in teams and explore different states of sugar as it relates to surface area and molecular structure.

Education Levels:

3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Subject:

Technology, Engineering, Measurement, Physical Sciences

Resource Type:

Lesson plan

Fee Status:

Free

Online provider:

IEEE

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Keywords:

Sugar crystals, Nanotechnology, Nanoscale, Surface area, Nanostructures

Mediator:

Middle school teachers, Elementary school teachers

Publisher:

TryEngineering

Is Part Of:

http://www.trynano.org/

Language:

English

Subjects/Topics

P21 Subject:

21st Century Content, Mathematics, Science

Learning Outcomes:

Conforms To

Mathematics Grade-Level Standards & K-2 Foundations (2002)

Measurement

Understand measurable attributes of objects and the units, systems, and processes of measurement

Conforms To

Mathematics Grade-Level Standards & K-2 Foundations (2002)

Measurement

Apply appropriate techniques, tools, and formulas to determine measurements

Conforms To

Principles and Standards for School Mathematics (2000)

Connections Standard

recognize and apply mathematics in contexts outside of mathematics

Conforms To

Standards for Technological Literacy: Content for the Study of Technology (2000)

Technology and Society

Standard 6. Students will develop an understanding of the role of society in the development and use of technology.

Conforms To

Standards for Technological Literacy: Content for the Study of Technology (2000)

The Nature of Technology

Standard 1. Students will develop an understanding of the characteristics and scope of technology.

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