Double, double, toil and trouble? Macbeth's witches can't compare with the wonders today's chemical engineers brew up. From penicillin to DNA sequencing to plastics, chemical engineering has created a host of vital products. Even Frank Capra, director of "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington," studied chemical engineering. Your aspiring wizards will cook up a storm in this week's activity. Potent potables, anyone? See teacher takeaways from the 2011 ASEE Workshop on K-12 Engineering Education.
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Lesson: Chemical Wonders
 In this lesson, students in grades 3-5 are introduced to chemical engineering and learn about its many different applications. They are provided with a basic introduction to matter and its different properties and states. An associated hands-on activity gives students a chance to test their knowledge of the states of matter and how to make observations.
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Feature: Fuel from Algae
 Cynthia Warner used to be head of global refining for BP, which made her one of Big Oil's highest-ranking woman executives. Now, she is president of Sapphire Energy, an energy company that produces oil made from algae. Among the fastest-growing plants in the world, algae don't cut into the supply of food or require a lot of land.
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K-12 News: Tykes Reveal Math Talent
 Prowess in math may be apparent in children as young as three, according to a new study by Johns Hopkins University researchers. Youngsters display a "number sense" even before learning to count. The findings may help point the way to boosting math ability.
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 Join PBS's Design Squad Nation and ASEE's Engineering Go For It for a free webinar entitled "Inspiring the Next Generation of Engineers," on August 25 from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. EDT. Learn about free hands-on activities, videos, and other online resources that will help enliven your classes and spark a love of engineering in kids ages nine and up.
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