The lesson plan created was titled "The Chemistry of Coatings" a scientific inquiry investigation utilizing the scientific method and engineering design matrix. The lesson had a class of students broken down into two groups, one using the scientific method to examine the best ratio of epoxy to hardener to create the strongest resin bridge. The other half of the class used the engineering design matrix to decide the best epoxy hardener ratio that would be the strongest and most cost effective. This lesson was an engaging experience which gave a good example of the similarities and differences between the two processes and how using both benefit each other.

Comparing and contrasting science and engineering through epoxy bridge building

255th National Meeting (2018)

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