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Innovating Science™ Stem Investigations: Design a Biodegradable Plastic Kit
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Innovating Science™ Stem Investigations: Design a Biodegradable Plastic Kit looks at engineers who are developing bioplastics that break down quickly, and produce less harmful byproducts. In this lab, students make samples of bioplastics to study how composition affects physical properties.

  • Hundreds of millions of tons of plastic are produced each year and used for a variety of products, from packaging to automobiles
  • The majority of these products are disposable items, leading to excessive amounts of plastic being discarded into landfills and the oceans
  • Due to the major threat this poses to the environment, scientists and engineers are developing bioplastics that break down more quickly, and produce less harmful byproducts than traditional plastics
  • In this activity, students will make samples of different bioplastics to study how composition affects their physical properties
  • They will then use what they have learned to create a bioplastic that could be used to replace PET plastic in disposable water bottles
  • Additionally, students will design an experiment to compare the biodegradability of their bioplastic samples to a traditional plastic
  • Kit contains enough materials for 15 groups
  • Teacher’s Manual and Student Study Guide copy masters are included

Specifications

Certifications/Compliance Non-regulated
Color White
Grade 7 to 14
Age 13 to 20
For Use With (Application) Educational - STEM Lab
Includes Glycerin (25 mL), Vinegar (125 mL), Gelatin (175 g), Starch (125 g), 45 Petri Dishes, 30 Pipettes, Teacher Manual, and Student Guide copy masters
Material Cardboard Box
Quantity 1 Kit
Requires Hot Plates (Not Included)
Weight (English) 4.17 lb.
Weight (Metric) 1.9 kg
Content And Storage Ambient
Product Line Innovating Science
Dimensions (L x W x H) 14 x 10 x 6 in.
Class Size 15 Lab Groups
Product Type STEM Investigations: Design a Biodegradable Plastic Kit
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