STEM Materials Science Kit

Seven hands-on modules for attendees to experience. The attendees will learn about Glass Fibers, Magic Color Beads and UV Light, Silly Putty Science, Shape Memory Alloy, Fiber Optics, Heated Aluminum Nails, and Fluorescence. Attendees will learn how to apply for their own free materials stem kits and materials stipends for their classroom. 

Ceramic and Glass Industry Foundation (CGIF) 

Link to the CGIF Kits Applicaiton Page - Kit Grants - Ceramic and Glass Industry Foundation 

Link to the CGIF Video Demos: Video Demo Library - Ceramic and Glass Industry Foundation 

CGIF Materials Science Classroom Kit with Interactive Lessons and Labs:  ceramics.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/New-Science-Kit-PowerPoint-FINAL.pdf 

Mini Module and Lesson Plans (note the Google Docs always has the full lesson plans)

Aluminum Nail: https://foundation.ceramics.org/teacher-resources/free-lesson-plans/aluminum-nail/

Shape Memory Alloy: https://foundation.ceramics.org/teacher-resources/free-lesson-plans/shape-memory/

Fluorescence: https://foundation.ceramics.org/teacher-resources/free-lesson-plans/fluorescence/

Magic Beads:  https://foundation.ceramics.org/teacher-resources/free-lesson-plans/magic-beads/

Fiber Optics: https://foundation.ceramics.org/teacher-resources/free-lesson-plans/fiber-optics/

Silly Putty: https://foundation.ceramics.org/teacher-resources/free-lesson-plans/silly-putty/

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