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Free Lesson Plans

Our teaching resource center features digital copies of all the lessons included in our kits, bonus lessons, classroom posters, and video demos to help K-12 teachers plan interactive lessons.

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Science Kits

Are you a K-12 teacher? Explore our three science kits that contain fun, hands-on lessons and activities to introduce students to the basics of materials science, ceramics, and glass.

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Apply for a Grant

New outreach grant opportunities now available!
Teachers can use the new Online Grant Application Center to view and apply for grants that help fund materials science education projects.

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Video Demo Library

Curious about a specific kit lesson? Check out our Video Demo Library to see each kit lesson in action with a step-by-step tutorial.

Teacher Training Workshops

Attend one of our FREE Teacher Training Workshops to learn how to use each lesson in our kit, earn CEUs, network over lunch with industry professionals, and leave with a kit of your own!

Industry Tours

Join us on an Industry Tour for Teachers! Launched in 2023, this unique program offers a behind the scenes look at different companies in the ceramic and glass materials communities.

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Outreach in a Box

Our Outreach in a Box program includes all the finer details for some of our most popular outreach events.

Download Free Classroom Posters

Photography Release Form

Please feel free to download and use our photography release form before hosting an event with minors in conjunction with the Ceramic and Glass Industry Foundation. Please contact foundation@ceramics.org with any questions. Thank you!

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