Green Chemistry
Length: 4 Weeks for Each Lesson Part
Grade Level: High School
Subject Areas: Chemistry, Environmental Science
BLOSSOMS Video
Key Concepts & Knowledge
- Green Chemistry (EPA)
- Lifecycle Analysis (Beyond Benign)
- Cradle to Cradle Design (TED)
- Ecovative (TED)
Project Dashboard
- Length: 4 Weeks for Each Lesson Part
- Grade Level: High School
- Subject Areas: Chemistry, Environmental Science
- BLOSSOMS Lesson Video
- Video Teacher Guide
- Project Calendar
- Summative Assessment
- Project-Based Learning Tools
- Teacher Questions on PBL
- Common Student Concerns During PBL
Key Concepts & Knowledge
- Green Chemistry (EPA)
- Lifecycle Analysis (Beyond Benign)
- Cradle to Cradle Design (TED)
- Ecovative (TED)
Overview
Sequence of Project Activities
Part 1: Lifecycle Analysis
- Introductory BLOSSOMS Video
- Defining Green Chemistry
- Begin Glue Making Lab Experiment
- Reflecting on Environmental Impact
- 12 Principles of Green Chemistry
- Sustainability Concepts
- Introduction to Lifecycle Analysis
- Open & Closed Loop Lifecycles
- Choose & Research a Commercial Product and a Sustainable Alternative Product
- Create Research Poster or Power Point Slides for Presentation to School or Wider Public
- Peer Evaluations
Team Summative Assessment
Part 2: Product & Experimental Design - Are Mushrooms the New Styrofoam?
This is an optional extension in which students apply engineering principles to develop and test a sustainable, polystyrene substitute product.
We stongly suggest that teachers begin with Part 1 and plan to do Part 2 at a later date.
- Cradle-to-Cradle Design Video(s)
- Ecovative Design Video & Website
- Review Open & Closed Loop Lifecycles
- Comparison-Contrast Discussion
- Begin Product Design
- Develop Experimental Protocol
- Use Grow-It-Yourself Products
- Monitor Mycelium Growth
- Create Flowchart for Product Testing
- Conduct Product Testing & Gather Data
- Complete Calculations & Results
- Presentation
Team Summative Assessment