Solid Stuff: Fun Materials Science Activities for Students AND Teachers

Solid Stuff: Fun Materials Science Activities for Students AND Teachers

Tech Ed? STEAM? Math? Art? Science? Learn how fun and applicable hands-on materials science activities can be in your content area.

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Date and time

Tuesday, April 29 · 8:30am - 3:30pm EDT

Location

Carnegie Mellon University's Science and Engineering Department, Undergraduate Lab

TBA Pittsburgh, PA TBA

About this event

  • Event lasts 7 hours

Description

The world is full of solid stuff! Come and explore numerous engaging labs, activities, and demonstrations to introduce and explain solids - including metals, ceramics, polymers, and composites - in the world around us. The day will be filled with a lot of activities and a little bit of explanation of how to incorporate these activities in the STEAM classroom

Background | ASM Materials Education Foundation creates the spark of scientific and engineering knowledge that ignites a journey of innovation and discovery. The Foundation doesn’t just support classrooms – it transforms them. Through dynamic, hands-on curriculum, educators are equipped with a treasure trove of tools that go beyond textbooks, igniting a passion for learning that stretches far beyond the four walls of a traditional classroom. 

Who Should Attend | STEAM Teachers: chemistry, physics, manufacturing, art, engineering, TechEd, biology, math

Lunch will be provided.

Special Location | CMU's Materials Science and Engineering Dept. Undergraduate Lab

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