Activity (Hands-On)Grades 5 - 7
Aerogels in Action
Materials List
Each group needs:
- 1 cup with ¼ cup of vegetable oil
- 1 glass with ½ cup of water
- 1 plastic spoon
- Aerogels in Action Worksheet, (PDF) one per student
To share with the entire class:
- 100 cc of millimeter-sized silica aerogel particles (Lumira® LA1000); available for $10 from Cabot Corporation at http://www.buyaerogel.com/product/lumira-aerogel-particles/
- 1 four-color box of liquid food dye (dropper style)
- soap, water and paper towels for cleanup