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Cookies are definitely important for scientific learning. To study aerogels, future engineers use chocolate chip cookie dough to make models. Their task is to design a process that removes the chocolate chips from the cookie dough, leaving behind holes that mimic the pores in aerogels.
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Instructional Ideas
- Team up with a science teacher and/or a family and consumer science teacher for the lesson
Classroom Considerations
- A variety of materials, chemicals, and tools should be available for learners to design their experiments
- Familiarity with polymers is a plus
Pros
- Includes a PowerPoint presentation
- Provides assessments to use before and after the activity
Cons
- None