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DISPLAY CASE #1 || || [] [|http://organicjar.com/2009/1737] [|/]    [|http] [|://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chocolate] [] [] || 2. Willy Wonka Chocolates 3. The makings of a chocolate river: wide, chocolate-colored ribbons 4. Possibly a repeating cd player with "candy-themed" songs || DISPLAY CASE #2 || http://www.sciencedaily.com http://www.preventclimatechange.co.uk || DISPLAY CASE #3 [|http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YGv2QxmaRI0] [] [] [] [][] ||
 * Chem Plus Members || Angela W. and Marty S.
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 * Explanation of Topic & Chemistry Background Information ||  The health benefits of chocolate can be found in the 300 chemicals it is made out of. One of the better- known chemicals, caffeine, is surprisingly presented in smaller amounts in chocolate. Another chemical, anandamide, also a chemical produced by the brain, is also found in chocolate and it's known to make people "happy" by blocking out pain. With different chocolates offered, knowing which is healthy and straight off the tree versus the one with all the additives will allow many to enjoy the treat without the resentment. 
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 * Materials Needed to Design Case ||~ 1. Possibly a Fondue Set (?) http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/product.asp?order_num=-1&SKU=15798688
 * Chem Plus Members || Ray R. & George J. ||
 * Display Case Topic || Global warming affecting the chemistry of the ocean
 * Explanation of Topic & Chemistry Background Information || Increased carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere and ocean acidify the waters and could potentially kill all inhabitants. In addition to killing them, studies show that increased carbon dioxide in the water affect the fish "ears" which instead of hearing, it would help them with a sense of speed and direction. The acidification also deters coral growth, as shown in the picture above. ||
 * Resources used in Research || http://www.scientificamerican.com
 * Materials Needed to Design Case || Various aquarium ornaments like coral, rocks, sea sponges; construction paper, plastic fish like bait, etc ||
 * Chem Plus Members || Allison Stankowicz, Nick Harloff, Dipesh Mehta ||
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 * Explanation of Topic & Chemistry Background Information || People would only think of zombies as a Hollywood horror spectacle. The small little Pufferfish that is highly toxic when not properly cooked is linked to Haitian zombies because of the traces of tetrodotoxin. They believe in vodoun which is voodoo. Traces of a highly toxic Tetrodotoxin are found in these fish. This chemical is a nerve toxin that is 1000 times more poisonous that Potassium Cyanide. Tetrodotoxin, or TTX, is used by animals to keep predators away. However if consumed, it can be lethal. The skin and organs of puffer fish are the parts that have TTX. There are 3 stages of TTX poisoning, ranging from the time consumed. No antidote for this poisoning has been found. ||
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Powdery substance (sugar, salt) Tin foil for background decoration Black light bulbs for case bulbs Some soil or dirt Plastic tombstone || DISPLAY CASE #4 Spider's web is five times stronger than steal compared from gram to gram. It can absorb a impact force of a bullet proof vest. The web can expsnd 40% longer then it orginal size. Spiders use the to withstand flying insects, stable enough to last, and strong enough for bungee-jumping. The Spider silk is made up of amino acids of glycine and alanine which have compounds of carboxylic acids, hydrocarbon, and hydrazinium cations.Used in microscopes and telescopes as thread. Only one silk has been made up of spider silk; textile with golden tinlt made in Madagascar taking four years. || [] [] [] [] ||
 * Materials Needed to Design Case || Zombie like hand
 * Chem Plus Members || Jongguen Shin and Anas Rattani ||
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 * Explanation of Topic & Chemistry Background Information || One of the strongest insects is the bombardier beetle. Do you want to know how the small creature beats its enemies? They use CHEMISTRY! When the beetle has to protect itself, it squeezes the two chemicals (hydrogen peroxide and hydroquinones) and at the moment they react each other, it explodes. (the temperature reaches 100ºC or 212ºF just in couple seconds)
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 * Materials Needed to Design Case || With the teacher... ||