When researchers do experiments it is important to control many of the variables so that they can be sure these variables are not affecting their results. One variable that can be particularly difficult to control is temperature. Ovens and refrigerators are examples of environments with controlled temperatures. Calorimeters are temperature controlled environments that allow researchers to do their experiment at a constant temperature.
Calorimeter Craziness TEK8 Student Guide
The student handout will be given to all students working on the design challenge. It gives a brief recap of the story, it helps the students identify what they are attempting to achieve, and it recaps the design process.
Calorimeter Craziness TEK8 Instructor’s Guide
This Instructor’s Guide provides the instructor additional information on how to run the design challenge with alternatives for materials and test setups as well as information to help make the design challenge a good educational experience.
The Telling the Story Video conveys the societal impact of the student’s research that is the basis for the design challenge and will set the problem-solving context for students.
The Design Challenge Video leads students through the design process. It indicates materials available, states what the criteria are for success and any constraints. It also gives a second ‘level’ of the design challenge that allows ‘early completers’ to move on to a slightly more difficult challenge.