Welcome to the Teaching Resource Center!
Here you will find all of the lessons included in our Materials Science Classroom Kits, Mini Materials Kit, and our NEW Glass Science Kit. You will also find bonus lessons and classroom posters to help introduce students to the concepts of materials science.
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Explore lessons from each of our kits!
Classroom Kit Lessons
This robust kit was designed for teachers to use in their science classrooms. It features nine labs that introduce students to the basic classes of materials. The kit contains both teacher-led demos and small group activities.
Mini Kit Lessons
This mini kit features a collection of seven simple demonstrations for use practically anywhere by parents, teachers, and students who are utilizing online and at-home teaching resources.
Glass Kit Lessons
This kit features three lessons to expose students to the unique properties and uses of glass. Glass is a versatile material that can be used in many ways, ranging from pharmaceutical drug delivery to moving information at the speed of light.
More Downloadable Materials Science Lessons
- Ricardo Castro's "Materials and You" Series:
- Smart Materials:
- Strong Materials:
- Super materials:
- Labs using liquid nitrogen:
- Even more!
Download Free Classroom Posters
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