Chemistry Unit:
The mission of the Chemistry Unit: Future City Competition is to is to further student interest and exciting educational program for students that combines a stimulating science and innovations challenge with a "hands-on" application to present their vision of a city of the future. It requires problem-solving, teamwork, research, presentation.
This will be accomplished by developed science and innovations skills, such as teamwork, communication and problem solving skills; Provide interaction among students and lectures and inspiring students to explore futuristic concepts and careers in science and technology.
In this competition, each team is comprised of six students and one teacher to help oversee the project and also act as a mentor.
The task is, each team had to design a model city and then construct their miniature/model (3D tabletop model) cities entirely by using recycled materials / “sustainable” materials. The city must be set at least 150 years into the future and have a minimum of 20,000 residents. Students have the flexibility to design their land and zone their city into different areas including residential, commercial, or industrial.(***Students are suggested to design a computer model of their Future City using SimCity 4 Deluxe (Electronic Arts) .
The theme of this competition is green idea/technology. Hence the goal of this competition is to design a futuristic city and discussing its important elements of a city with a focus on renewable energy solutions as a key of tomorrow’s world, pollution, materials and resources, water and also sustainable sites.
Lastly, they must give a brief oral presentation and respond to the judges’ follow-up questions. Each team must have strategies to explain the reasons behind the design and function of their futuristic city and defend their concept before a panel of judges.
Their presentation should include;
- Explanations concept of their city.
- Major power source, how that technology works and also the efficiency of that technology.
- Application of green technology to recycle/treat water and waste
- Model to show a physical representation of the city.
Model Guidelines
- All models must be built to scale (there is no set scale; you decide what scale you want to use) and you have to create a key to describe the scale you are using.
- The final scale model must not exceed: 25” wide x 50” long x 20” high
- Models must have one or more moving part and the power source must be self-contained
- Models should be made primarily out of recycled materials
The Future City Competition is both a challenge and an adventure! The rewards are many for all involved.
Students:
-Apply their knowledge through an integrated, multi-disciplinary project.
-Learn the value of science, math, & technology standards.
-Receive mentorship as they learn first-hand how scientists do their job.
-Gain confidence communicating their project research, procedures and ideas.
-Learn about the complexity of their city.
Teachers:
-Reinforce curricula in a new, unique way.
-Influence students to explore science and technology fields
-Expand knowledge of science and technology.
-Have fun working with students!
All members of the team have an important role that is necessary for the completion of the project.
Examples of green technology subject areas;
Green chemistry
The invention, design and application of chemical products and processes to reduce or to eliminate the use and generation of hazardous substances. (Reduce waste and pollution by changing patterns of production and consumption).
Energy
Perhaps the most urgent issue for green technology, this includes the development of alternative fuels, new means of generating energy, energy efficiency and better use of materials to save energy. (Developing alternatives to technologies - whether fossil fuel or chemical intensive agriculture) Students choose and focus on one of the following themes:
Green building
Green building encompasses everything from the choice of building materials to where a building is located.
Green nanotechnology
Nanotechnology involves the manipulation of materials at the scale of the nanometer, one billionth of a meter. "Green nanotechnology" is the application of green chemistry and green engineering principles to this field.
Principles of Green Chemistry
Prevention of waste• Atom Economy• Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses• Design Safer Chemicals• Safer Solvents and Auxiliaries• Design for Energy Efficiency• Use Renewable Feedstocks• Reduce Derivatives• Catalysis• Design for Degradation• Real-time Analysis for Pollution Prevention• Inherently Safer Chemistry for Accident Prevention
GREEN IDEALS:
Green building and LEED criteria are briefly encapsulated in the “Green Ideals” outlined below.
In general, green building is a far reaching process and methodology that encompasses the location, construction, and functioning of the building.
- Sustainable sites
- Access to public transportation
- Carpooling resources
- Reuse of existing buildings or developed land
- Water
- Water use reduction features
- Water-efficient landscaping
- Innovative waste water technologies
- Storm-water management
- Materials and resources
- Collection and storage of recyclables
- Reuse and recycling of previously used materials for construction
- Use of local materials
- Use of rapidly renewable materials
- Certified wood
- Zero- or low-VOC (volatile organic compound) paints, resins, glues and other materials
- Construction waste management
- Environmentally preferable material
- Energy and pollution
- Use of renewable energy
- Hot water
- High performance windows and insulation
- Lighting, heating, and cooling
- High-efficiency appliances
- Daylight views
- Reduce heat islands
- Light pollution reduction
Resources that may be used include:
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