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The Materials Science and Technology Teacher's Workshop (MAST) provides this demonstration on corrosion. The class will observe the corrosion of iron nails in a test tube over a period of several days. The lesson includes a step by step explanation of the laboratory procedure and discussion...

The Materials Science and Technology Teacher's Workshop (MAST) provides this guide for teachers on preparing concrete. Some tips are included along with a graphic and a link to a video clip on making concrete.

The Materials Science and Technology Teacher's Workshop (MAST) provides this lesson plan for students learning about concrete. The class will design a concrete barge and determine what the barge's maximum cargo will be. The lesson will give classes the chance to learn to work with the component...

The Materials Science and Technology Teacher's Workshop (MAST) provides this lesson plan for students learning about polymers. The demonstration will show the formation of a condensation polymer. The document includes a review of the basic scientific principles involved. The procedure should take...

This classroom module will serve as an introduction to the topic of biomimetics. Students will gain an understanding of the basic concepts of scale, laboratory instruments involved, logical reasoning and imaging materials related to the topic. The activity is appropriate for upper elementary and...

This seven-page guide provides a lesson plan introducing students to liquid crystal technology and the components of an LCD (liquid crystal display). This lesson combines a guided discussion with hands-on activities to demonstrate "key concepts at work in LCD materials technology." Students will be...

In this four-page laboratory module from Edmonds Community College, students explore the structure of a rubber band in a thirty-minute in-class activity. Students will observe the effects of temperature and stretching on rubber bands. After completing this activity, students will be able to "compare...

This six-page guide from Edmonds Community College outlines a classroom demonstration on the basic differences between metal types and how to test metals. Through a spark test demonstration, students observe the "visible result of the carbon content in steel," the relative lack of carbon in other...

This webpage from Edmonds Community College provides a brief introduction to a number of core materials including ceramics, composites, concrete, electronic/optical, metals, polymers/plastics and wood.

This learning activity will provide an introduction to the tools used for hardness testing of various materials through either in-class demonstration or a PowerPoint presentation and lab combination, depending on the preference of the educator and equipment available. Students will learn about the...