STEM Investigations: Engineer And Explore Your Own Enteric Coating (Materials For 15 Groups Of Students)

In this lab, students will learn the basic structures and pathway of the digestive system and understand the different functions of the stomach and the small intestine in regards to digestion. They will investigate how the properties of different enteric coatings react in different sections of the digestive system. Next they will explore the purpose of an enteric coating and engineer a simulated “coating” most suitable for certain pharmaceutical needs. This lab was written by a Biomedical Engineer and has enough materials for 15 groups. Includes Teacher’s manual and student guide.

Aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)
Disciplinary Core Ideas: ETS1.A; ETS1.B; LS1.A; ETS1.C
Performance Expectations: MS-LS1-3; MS-LS1-7; MS-ETS1-1; MS-ETS1-2; MS-ETS1-3; MS-ETS1-4; HS-LS1-2; HS-ETS1-2
Cross Cutting Concepts: Energy and Matter; Influence of Science, Engineering and Technology on Society and the Natural World; Systems and System Models
Engineering Practices: Developing and Using Models; Asking Questions and Defining Problems; Analyzing and Interpreting Data; Engaging in Argument From Evidence; Constructing Explanations and Designing Solutions

Kit Includes:

1 x 200mL Isopropyl Alcohol, 99%

1 x 34g Shellac Orange Flakes

1 x 4g Alginic Acid Sodium Salt

2 x 25mL Hydrochloric Acid, 10M

1 x 150mL Sodium Hydroxide, 10M

2 Aspirin Tablets, Enteric-coated

2 Aspirin Tablets, Regular

50 Cups, 5oz

30 Pipettes

45 Beads, White

1pkg Coverslips

15 Spot Plates

WARNING
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Acetyl Salicylic Acid/Aspirin, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.p65warnings.ca.gov.

Safety Data Sheet

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NGSS

Performance Expectations

MS-LS1-3
MS-LS1-7
MS-ETS1-1
MS-ETS1-2
MS-ETS1-3
MS-ETS1-4
HS-LS1-2
HS-ETS1-2

Disciplinary Core Ideas

ETS1.A
ETS1.B
LS1.A
ETS1.C

Cross Cutting Concepts

Energy and Matter
Influence of Science, Engineering, and Technology on Society and the Natural World
Systems and System Models

Engineering Practices

Developing and Using Models
Asking Questions and Defining Problems
Analyzing and Interpreting Data
Engaging in Argument from Evidence
Constructing Explanations and Designing Solutions

Items Needed

Not included in the kit:

Electronic balance
Graduated cylinders
Beakers
Stirring rods (or similar)
Distilled (or deionized) water
Stopwatch

Kit Specs

Comes with instructions

Regulated:

Ltd qty

Country of Origin

US

Harm Code

9023.00.0000

CA Prop Warning Statement

WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Acetyl Salicylic Acid/Aspirin, which is known to the State of California to cause reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

NGSS

Performance Expectations

MS-LS1-3
MS-LS1-7
MS-ETS1-1
MS-ETS1-2
MS-ETS1-3
MS-ETS1-4
HS-LS1-2
HS-ETS1-2

Disciplinary Core Ideas

ETS1.A
ETS1.B
LS1.A
ETS1.C

Cross Cutting Concepts

Energy and Matter
Influence of Science, Engineering, and Technology on Society and the Natural World
Systems and System Models

Engineering Practices

Developing and Using Models
Asking Questions and Defining Problems
Analyzing and Interpreting Data
Engaging in Argument from Evidence
Constructing Explanations and Designing Solutions

Items Needed

Not included in the kit:

Electronic balance
Graduated cylinders
Beakers
Stirring rods (or similar)
Distilled (or deionized) water
Stopwatch

Kit Specs

Comes with instructions

Regulated: Ltd qty

Country of Origin: US

Harm Code: 9023.00.0000

CA Prop Warning Statement: WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Acetyl Salicylic Acid/Aspirin, which is known to the State of California to cause reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.