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Molecular Models and 3D Printing
| Content Provider | TeachEngineering: STEM curriculum for K-12 |
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| Author | Faine, Conrad Prada, Kerlyn |
| Copyright Year | 2017 |
| Description | Students are challenged to use computer-aided design (CAD) software to create “complete” 3D-printed molecule models that take into consideration bond angles and lone-pair positioning. To begin, they explore two interactive digital simulations: “build a molecule” and “molecule shapes.” Students are challenged to use computer-aided design (CAD) software to create “complete” 3D-printed molecule models that take into consideration bond angles and lone-pair positioning. To begin, they explore two interactive digital simulations: “build a molecule” and “molecule shapes.” This aids them in comparing and contrasting existing molecular modeling approaches—ball-and-stick, space-filling, and valence shell electron pair repulsion (VSEPR)—so as to understand their benefits and limitations. In order to complete a worksheet that requires them to draw Lewis dot structures, they determine the characteristics and geometries (valence electrons, polar bonds, shape type, bond angles and overall polarity) of 12 molecules. They also use molecular model kits. These explorations and exercises prepare them to design and 3D print their own models to most accurately depict molecules. Pre/Post quizzes, a step-by-step Blender 3D software tutorial handout and a worksheet are provided. |
| Language | English |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Rights Holder | Regents of The University of Colorado Florida International University |
| Subject Keyword | Chemistry Geometric Shapes Trigonal Planar Molecules Square Planar Electrons Lone-pair Electrons Electronegativity Polymers Tetrahedral Chemical Engineering Polarity Vsepr Theory Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion Pyramidal Bond Angle Trigonal Bipyramidal Molecular Polarity Compounds Geometry Octahedral Lewis Dot Diagram |
| Content Type | Text |
| Time Required | PT3H |
| Education Level | Class XI Class XII |
| Pedagogy | Experimental Activity |
| Resource Type | Hands-on |
| Subject | Chemistry |
