Below is information for the various modules that were delivered at 2023, 2024, and 2025 conferences.
Kinesthetic learning is an important skill to have as an engineer or artist. Attendees will manipulate the metal clay while learning about the material's properties and how to integrate similar modules into a classroom setting, and they will have the opportunity to leave the conference with metallic art.
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/