In this experiment, students are challenged to determine if powdered drink mixes like Gatorade combine with water to create a mixture or chemically react to create a new substance called Gatorade. Students will attempt to separate the combination by filtration and then by distillation. Students will calculate the densities of reactants and products to determine if a new product with different properties has been created.
Students will engage in a STEM challenge to design a truck powered by a chemical reaction that will have to stop within a specific drop-off zone. Teams will be challenged with various payloads to earn bonus points if they can stop in the drop-off zone.
Welcome to the Emerging Leaders in STEM resource center! This is where you’ll find everything you need for this year’s Emerging Leaders in Biotechnology program. Whether you’re preparing for your next session or reviewing what you’ve learned, this page is for you.
