Understanding Bio Sustainable Materials (HS)
The goal of this lesson is to understand the fundamental science behind new forms of sustainable bio-based materials and to look at promising opportunities to reduce adverse environmental and sociological effects of traditional petroleum intensive materials.
objectives
Students will be able to:
- Distinguish between bio-based materials and synthetic materials,
- Understand the concept of sustainability as it applies to materials.
- Build composite materials with varying properties.
- Learn basic techniques of testing material performance
- Demonstrate the environmental application of biobased materials
- Demonstrate biodegradability of bio-based materials over synthetic materials.
Topic(s)
Bio-based materials, sustainability
type
High school lesson
9-12
Grade(s):
time needed
6 hours
author
NATURE
national next gen standards
HS-ETS1-1 Analyze a major global challenge to specify qualitative and quantitative criteria and constraints for solutions that account for societal needs and wants
HS-ETS1-2 Design a solution to a complex real-world problem by breaking it down into smaller more manageable problems that can be solved through engineering.
HS-ETS1-3 Evaluate a solution to a complex real-world problem based on prioritized criteria and trade-offs that account for a range of constraints, including cost, safety, reliability, and aesthetics as well as possible, social, cultural, and environmental impacts.
HS-ETS1-4 Use a computer simulation to model the impact of proposed solutions to a complex real-world problem with numerous criteria and constraints or interactions within and between systems relevant to the problems
HS-LS2-7 Design, evaluate, and refine a solution for reducing the impacts of human activities on the environment and biodiversity.
RST.11-12.7- Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information presented in diverse formats and media(e.g., quantitative data, video, multimedia inorder to address a question or solve a problem
north dakota standards
9-10.2.6 Design and conduct a guided investigation
9-10.2.7 Maintain clear and accurate records of scientific investigations
9-10.2.8 Analyze data found in tables, charts, and graphs to formulate conclusions
9-10.6.3 Explain how emerging technologies may impact society and the environment
11-12.1.2 Identify structure, organization, and dynamics of components within a system
11-12.8.1 Identify the criteria that scientific explanations must meet to be considered valid