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The grooviest of fabrics

http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/sci_update.cfm?DocID=24

Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science

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Appropriate grades
8
Subjects
science (chemistry), thinking skills (information literacy)
Provider
American Association for the Advancement of Science

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In this Science Update, students explore the chemistry of the fabric polyester. Science NetLinks provides a link to the audio file, a written transcript, and questions that engage students in a discussion about how polyester was created, manufactured, and is used. The lesson plan also provides a link to “Whole Cloth: Discovering Science and Technology through American History” website from Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention/Innovation from the Smithsonian Institution.

North Carolina Curriculum Alignment

Science (2005)

Grade 8

  • Goal 1: The learner will design and conduct investigations to demonstrate an understanding of scientific inquiry.
    • Objective 1.01: Identify and create questions and hypotheses that can be answered through scientific investigations.
    • Objective 1.05: Analyze evidence to:
      • explain observations.
      • make inferences and predictions.
      • develop the relationship between evidence and explanation.
    • Objective 1.08: Use oral and written language to:
      • Communicate findings.
      • Defend conclusions of scientific investigations.
      • Describe strengths and weaknesses of claims, arguments, and/or data.
    • Objective 1.09: Use technologies and information systems to:
      • Research.
      • Gather and analyze data.
      • Visualize data.
      • Disseminate findings to others.
    • Objective 1.10: Analyze and evaluate information from a scientifically literate viewpoint by reading, hearing, and/or viewing:
      • Scientific text.
      • Articles.
      • Events in the popular press.
  • Goal 2: The learner will demonstrate an understanding of technological design.
    • Objective 2.03: Evaluate technological designs for:
      • Application of scientific principles.
      • Risks and benefits.
      • Constraints of design.
      • Consistent testing protocols.
    • Objective 2.04: Apply tenets of technological design to make informed consumer decisions about:
      • Products.
      • Processes.
      • Systems.
  • Goal 4: The learner will conduct investigations and utilize technology and information systems to build an understanding of chemistry.
    • Objective 4.01: Understand that both naturally occurring and synthetic substances are chemicals.