Materials Science Classroom Kit

The Materials Science Classroom Kit features nine lessons for K-12 teachers to bring hands-on learning into their classrooms. The kit lessons comply with Next Generation Science Standards and introduce students to the basic classes of materials—ceramics, composites, metals, and polymers.

Displayed contents of Materials Science Classroom Kit

Each kit includes:

  • Most materials needed for nine demonstrations and lab activities for multiple uses
  • The Teacher's Manual: An illustrated guide with detailed instructions, learning objectives, demo delivery hints, discussion questions, and student handouts
  • A thumb drive with electronic content to help get teachers started:
    • an introductory PowerPoint presentation
    • a digital version of the Teacher's Manual to easily edit and adapt the included worksheets
    • instructional videos for each demonstration and lab activity
    • Coming soon: Additional state Standards of Learning benchmarks
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Get your own kit!

K–12 teachers, apply for a Kit Grant! You can also order a kit here.