Chemistry 11: The Chemistry of Everyday Life (Geller)
Project Outline:
Research
Books
There are some print resources available for this project. They have been set aside for you on the front desk. Since there is more than one class doing this project, please do not sign out the books. If you would like something photocopied, please ask the librarian.
Picking your Topic:
Here are some recommended links to help you pick your topic:
Books
There are some print resources available for this project. They have been set aside for you on the front desk. Since there is more than one class doing this project, please do not sign out the books. If you would like something photocopied, please ask the librarian.
Picking your Topic:
Here are some recommended links to help you pick your topic:
Dr. Joe Schwarcz on Facebook
Sam Kean on Facebook
NBC Chemistry Now (Chemistry of Food)
Nova- The Chemistry of Cosmetics
Cleveland Clinic- Household Chemicals Chart
Chemistry of Transportation:
Sam Kean on Facebook
NBC Chemistry Now (Chemistry of Food)
Nova- The Chemistry of Cosmetics
Cleveland Clinic- Household Chemicals Chart
Chemistry of Transportation:
- Fuels and lubricants - from petrochemistry to biofuels
- Combustion - fuel efficiency to emissions (i.e. catalytic converters)
- Materials - plastics, composites, rubber tires and seals, paint
- Alternative vehicles: batteries, fuel cells, hydrogen production
- Infrastructure paving materials
Starting Your Own Online Research:
* Have you used Google Site Specific Searching?
site:.edu
site:.gov
site:.org
*Have you tried using WebPath Express?
* Have you used Google Site Specific Searching?
site:.edu
site:.gov
site:.org
*Have you tried using WebPath Express?
MLA Formating & Bibliography
You should construct your bibliography using Noodletools for this project.
If you do not yet have an account, the librarian will help you set one up!
If you would like more detailed information about formatting your bibliography or paper, please refer to the OWL Purdue Online Writing Guide .
Presentation
You may choose to use any format you wish for your presentation.
For some ideas of presentation and sharing tools, check out some ideas HERE.
You should construct your bibliography using Noodletools for this project.
If you do not yet have an account, the librarian will help you set one up!
If you would like more detailed information about formatting your bibliography or paper, please refer to the OWL Purdue Online Writing Guide .
Presentation
You may choose to use any format you wish for your presentation.
For some ideas of presentation and sharing tools, check out some ideas HERE.