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In this Energy and Environment activity (page 9 of the PDF), learners calculate the mass of a piece of gum, compare it to the mass of the gum's packaging, and then create a bar graph of the results. They explore how packaging can account for a significant amount of a product's mass and price, and learn the importance of reducing packaging. Although this was designed to be a pre-visit activity for a workshop about garbage and recycling, it also makes an excellent stand-alone activity.
- 5 to 10 minutes
- 30 to 45 minutes
- $5 - $10 per group of students
- Ages 8 - 14
- Activity, Experiment/Lab Activity
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per group of students)
- 6-7 unique brands of chewing gum with unique packaging
- Scale
- Calculators
Subjects
- Life Sciences
- Ecology
- Human Impact
- Ecology
- Mathematics
- Physical Sciences
- Structure and Properties of Matter
- Mass and Weight
- Structure and Properties of Matter
Informal Categories
- Food and Cooking
- Nature and Environment
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- read
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Uses STEM to solve real-world problems
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
Components that are part of this resource:
Includes alignment to state and/or national standards
This resource is part of:
Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
- Southwest Environmental Health Sciences Center, University of Arizona
Rights:
- All Rights Reserved, COSI Columbus, ©2009
