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The Optimization of Slime
| Content Provider | TeachEngineering: STEM curriculum for K-12 |
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| Author | Stiles, Leslie |
| Copyright Year | 2013 |
| Description | Using their knowledge of the phases of matter, the scientific method, and polymers, student teams work as if they are chemical engineers to optimize the formula for slime. Hired by the fictional company, Slime Productions, students are challenged to modify the chemical composition of the basic formula for slime to maximize its "bounce factor." |
| Language | English |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Rights Holder | Regents of The University of Colorado University of Houston |
| Subject Keyword | Chemistry Physical Science Polymer Viscosity Non-newtonian Fluid Cross-linking Monomer Optimize Optimization Formula Constraint Newtonian Fluid |
| Content Type | Text |
| Time Required | PT1H45M |
| Education Level | Class VI Class VII Class VIII Class IX Class X |
| Pedagogy | Experimental Activity |
| Resource Type | Hands-on |
| Subject | Physics Chemistry |
