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This Lab 1: Nanocatalysts Clean Your Car Emissions lesson plan also includes:
- Lab 1 Catalytic Conversions: Guided Inquiry
- Lab 1 Catalytic Conversions: Independent Inquiry
- Lab 1 Catalytic Conversions: Independent Inquiry (Answers)
- Lab 2: Nanocatalysts Clean Your Car Emissions
- Lab 2 Catalytic Conversions: Independent Inquiry
- Catalytic Conversions: Extension Research Questions (Lab 3)
- Next Generation Science Standards for this Lesson
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What a big job for such a small particle. Young scientists learn about the role of nanoparticles in catalytic converters for cars. They conduct an experiment to create alginate-MnO2 catalytic spheres.
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Instructional Ideas
- If available, bring in a catalytic converter for pupils to investigate
Classroom Considerations
- Some materials and chemicals are necessary; see resource for the complete list
- Instructors need to prepare chemical solutions in advance of the activity
- The first of two labs in the series
Pros
- Includes a student worksheet
- Provides questions to use with learners
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- None