Packing Peanuts for The Future

A picture of polystyrene and starch packing peanuts.

Students in this lesson learn about two different packing peanuts used in big businesses and corporations, while considering the pros and cons of each. Students will look into environmental and financial elements, while taking into account strength and ability to protect items. 

NGSS:

MS-PS1.A, HS-ETS1.B, MS-PS1-3

Subject
Bioenergy
Engineering
Grade Level Range
Elementary (4-5)
Middle School (6-8)
High School (9-12)
Documents
packing_for_the_future_pdf.pdf (477.49 KB)