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Mrs. Swett's Science Site
Amazing Aerogel!
Goal: Aerogel, commonly called "frozen smoke," is a super material with some amazing properties! Learn about those properties and put them to use!
Procedure:
1. Learn about aerogel and what is currently used for by watching this Powerpoint and/or How Stuff Works Article or researching on the Internet.
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2. Brainstorm other ways in which this amazing product could be used. What else could be done with it?
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3. Choose one new idea to propose. In your proposal make sure to:
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Explain what aerogel is
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Explain some of the current uses for aerogel
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Propose a new use for aerogel
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Explain why aerogel could be used this way based on its properties
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Scoring Guide
Associated Learning Targets
Matter 5: Understand that atoms are arranged in different ways that compose all substances including elements, molecules, compounds, mixtures, and solutions.
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Matter 6 LT1: Understands a substance has physical (density, a boiling point, and solubility, etc.) and chemical (reactivity, pH) properties.
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