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.

Concepts

building materials, emulsions, polymers, technology resources

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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