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Physics

Strength of materials related to function

Testing strength of materials

Investigating composites

Bridge design and materials

HS-PS2-6 Motion and Stability: Forces and Interactions

Communicate scientific and technical information about why the molecular-level structure is important in the functioning of designed materials.*
Performance Expectation
  Grade:  High School (9-12)

HS PS2-6  Molecular-level structure in materials

Prior Knowledge/Preview
Composites explained: Concrete Washington International School
Inquiry science
       Printable activity
       On-line activity
LAB experiments
       Lab #1  Testing material strength intro WIS
       Lab #2   Investigating composites WIS
       Lab #3  Bridge building and breaking
       Lab #4  Nanotechnology Lesson #1 Golisano Inst
       Lab #5 Ferrofluid activities WIS
Aerospace CONNECTIONS:
Applications and examples
   Composites in aerospace WIS
   Materials used in aerospace
   Suit Up for Take Off Lockheed Martin

    Geckos Inspire Space Technology         Smithsonian

EXTENSION material for the curious
Au Cu Pt Pd Rh coated carbon nanotubes for gas sensing NASA
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