Synthetic Materials Project

Please read this link to learn more about Natural versus Synthetic Materials.

Introduction: The world around us is filled with objects with unique purposes and properties. The goal of this project is to explore the unique chemical and physical properties of synthetic devices and materials and how those properties give them unique applications.

Directions:

1. Choose a new synthetic material or a substance that shows unique chemical or physical properties or changes. Research and report how scientists and engineers have applied the properties and changes in matter to an application in daily life. Examples are: new textiles or fabrics, new energy solutions, new building materials, phase change materials, etc.

2. You will be using the research from this section when you make your video. Find the answers to these questions in your research:

• What natural resources is that synthetic material made from?
• What are the physical or chemical properties?
• What are the functions of that synthetic material?
• How does society use this synthetic material?
• Share all research from your group on a Google Doc.
• Websites/Resources (some suggestions)

Howstuffworks.com, wikipedia.com, about.com, manufacturer websites

3. Video (2-3 minutes)

• Each member of the group appears in the video and participates
• Focus on the research questions above, making sure to answer each one
• Include narration, graphics (charts, graphs, diagrams, pictures, text, etc.), and live shots
• Credits (narration, videographer, video editing, interviews, etc.)

4. Poster (8 ½” x 11” only!)

• Advertisement to get others to view your video
• Colored, neat, and attractive
• Includes QR code for link to video

5. Feedback

• View and critique at least 5 other projects.

6. Jobs:

• Research Supervisor - Responsible for making sure research is thorough and complete
• Poster Supervisor - Making sure criteria above is met and QR code is made
• Video Supervisor - Responsible for the technical aspects and completion of the video. This person must have access to a camera or phone! The video files must be transferrable to Google Drive!!!
• Script Supervisor - Making sure that the script for each member is written and that the script answers the questions from the research.

*All members of the group are expected to help on all aspects of the project and will be graded by their peers according to the effort they put in.

Use the video below to figure out how to create a QR code for your groups poster.