Energy is essential for every process. As the global energy needs are increasing, we are consuming excess non-renewable energy sources that release carbon dioxide, a harmful gas. Currently, researchers are trying to convert this excess harmful carbon dioxide into a cleaner energy source. This is where catalysts come into play. Catalysts are substances that can make a reaction faster and the ideal catalyst will help convert the harmful gas into a cleaner energy source. Creating the right catalyst is very important for the reaction to take place and students will work on creating a catalyst.
Reaction Pathway TEK8 Student Handout
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.
Reaction Pathway Facilitator’s Guide
This Facilitator’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.