In this project-based lesson, students explore how chemistry concepts relate to creative expression by investigating a variety of dyeing conditions. Through sequenced discussions and investigations, students arrive at a dyed cotton product that optimizes for both personal aesthetics and chemical processes. This NGSS middle school science lesson closely aligns with MS-PS1-3. Students who demonstrate understanding can gather and make sense of information to describe that synthetic materials come from natural resources and impact society. Students were enthusiastic about generating ideas for what materials they wanted to explore, maintained interest throughout the investigations, and were excited to show off their creations.
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