Creating Biodegradable Chewing Gum from Chicle Paste

Creating Biodegradable Chewing Gum from Chicle Paste

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Interactive Video

Science, Biology

6th - 8th Grade

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The video follows a group of testers as they explore a jungle to find Chickle Paste, a natural gum. Gabriel Vernay, an organic gum specialist, helps them create biodegradable chewing gum using natural ingredients. The process involves melting Chickle Paste and mixing it with sweeteners. The gum is tested for its biodegradability and compared to industrial gum, showing its ecological benefits.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main goal of the serial testers' journey into the jungle?

To find a rare species of plant

To discover a new type of fruit

To locate Chickle Paste for biodegradable gum

To explore the wildlife

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is Gabriel Vernay?

A jungle explorer

A specialist in organic gum

A local guide

A wildlife photographer

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the key difference between organic and regular chewing gum?

Organic gum is harder to chew

Organic gum is more colorful

Organic gum is sweeter

Organic gum uses natural latex instead of petroleum

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What natural ingredient is used to sweeten the biodegradable gum?

Maple syrup

Honey

Sugar

Stevia

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is the Chickle Paste prepared before it becomes gum?

It is boiled and stretched

It is dried in the sun

It is frozen

It is mixed with water

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What method is used to test the removal of the biodegradable gum?

Using hot water

Using a comb

Using ice

Using a hairdryer

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the ecological benefit of the biodegradable gum?

It is more colorful

It tastes better

It is cheaper to produce

It decomposes in five months