Science On-Demand
Calling all Junior Scientists!
Materials science is the study of stuff— what it’s made of, how it can be used, and even how it can be changed to create new kinds of stuff.
Your mission? To learn how materials science and engineering is at work all around you as you progress through all three phases of the mission!
To start any experiment, download the PDF and then watch the videos!
PHASE 1: BREAK DOWN
Strap yourself in, we’re launching this mission with atoms and molecules, AKA the stuff that makes up all materials. In Phase One, you (yes, you!) will discover how some interesting materials behave. Hint: It involves the types of atoms and molecules used and how they fit together. Ready? Let’s break it down!
Atomic Models
Sunlight Oven
Sand Structures
Light and Bubbles
Energy Exchange
Bubble Battles
PHASE 2: BUILD UP
Now that you’ve aced Phase One, are you “up” for Phase Two? How materials are built can determine their final properties. For real—the process is super important. So let’s put it all together and learn how different assembly methods can create different final materials.
Grilled Cheese Stackers
Lemon Freeze
Building Boundaries
Slippery Solids
Bouncy Behaviors
Candy Crystal Construction
PHASE 3: CONTROL
Think you can handle another mission? Then it’s full speed ahead for Phase 3. Did you know that we can control even tiny materials? Yep. With the right tools, scientists can nudge atoms and molecules to move in a particular direction. So let’s get moving with Phase Three and take control of the situation.
