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Objective

What is a hydrogel and what are they used for? Students will make their own hydrogel and test them for its mechanical properties. They will then conduct an experiment to find out whether a variable can change the properties of the hydrogel. Looking at current research on hydrogels as a substitute for cartilage, students will attempt to design a hydrogel that has properties similar to cartilage.  

Subjects

Chemistry

Grade Levels

7-12

Lesson Plan

Hydrogels Materials Checklist (Please Review)

Hydrogels Lesson Plan

Hydrogels Presentation

Student Sheets

Activity 1 – Making and Testing a Hydrogel

Activity 2 – Testing Affects of a Variable on a Hydrogel

Activity 3 – Making Artificial Cartilage

Hydrogels Reading

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