Chemistry:
Everyday Examples in Engineering

This section contains lesson plans and solutions, most of which have been prepared using the principle of the 5Es: Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate and Evaluate (1).  

General Chemistry

• Why Does Salt Melt Ice?
• Why is the Statue of Liberty Blue-Green?  How Does Rust Work?
• Why is Oil Liquid and Butter Solid at Room Temperature?

This section lists potential ideas that could be used to illustrate engineering concepts. Consider these ideas as you create your own lesson plans.

General Chemistry

• Pharmacokinetics of Snake Bites

(1) Atkin, J.M. and Karplus, R. (1962). Discovery or Invention? Science Teacher, 29(5):45.