Once students were familiar with the necessary lab concepts, they were divided into groups to tackle the experiment from different angles. Some groups worked with a polystyrene sample of known molecular weight, serving as the control; other groups worked with polystyrene samples from ubiquitous products to determine their unknown molecular weight. Each group formed a hypothesis for their specific sample before beginning the experimental phase. Since each group needed to employ the same equipment, their experimental procedures had to be carefully scheduled so that no two groups were using the same equipment at once, highlighting the value of organization when collaborating with others in a laboratory setting. After groups finished collecting their data, they calculated the molecular weight of their polystyrene samples and accounted for error. Each group composed a detailed lab report outlining the purpose of the experiment, the methods, data, calculations, and the implications of their results. Lastly, groups presented their findings to each other to obtain a clearer picture of the efficacy of their methods and the accuracy of their results.