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Materials Science — The Right Stuff

On the first day of this two-part module, students will determine the physical properties of assorted building materials using a range of hands-on tests. The following day, they will use that information to decide the best materials for constructing a given item or structure, pitching their designs to prospective “customers”.

By Kidizen Science, 4 yearsJanuary 3, 2021 ago
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Inexpensive Homemade Materials Testing Jigs

Kid- and budget-friendly testing jigs for measuring various aspects of a material’s strength & more, as featured in the upcoming Materials Science module. These designs are inexpensive, durable, and require minimal tools and skills to construct.

By Kidizen Science, 4 yearsDecember 6, 2020 ago
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