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Properties of Materials
Megan Katz
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Prosthetic Technician
Megan is a prosthetic technician who makes and repairs artificial limbs.
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Megan Katz
What is Welding?
Learn about the science involved in combining two metals by welding.
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What is Welding?
Why Wires?
Learn about how wires are produced and used.
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Why Wires?
Describing and Classifying Matter
Learn about the physical and chemical properties of matter.
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Describing and Classifying Matter
Types of Materials
Descriptions and properties of common materials such as wood, metal, glass, plastics, ceramics and paper.
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Types of Materials
Properties of Materials
10 images showing objects that are hard, soft, flexible, rigid, rough, smooth, strong, fragile, buoyant and non-buoyant
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Properties of Materials
How can we make a paddle boat?
Make and test a model paddle boat and learn about potential and kinetic energy.
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How can we make a paddle boat?
The Solutioneers Week 2: Ready to Roll
This week's episodes and hands-on activity explore re-engineering.
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The Solutioneers Week 2: Ready to Roll
Ashley Ritchie
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Bricklaying Apprentice
Ashley Ritchie is a Bricklaying Apprentice at Straight Line Masonry.
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Ashley Ritchie
How do scuba divers sink?
It’s not easy to dive deep underwater. How do divers get down deep? Learn how scuba divers manipulate density to move up and down in this hands on activity.
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How do scuba divers sink?
What is the best way to clean up an oil spill?
Learn about the properties of materials and the challenges of cleaning up an oil spill in this activity.
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What is the best way to clean up an oil spill?
How does snot work?
Make some fake snot and explore the function of mucus in this fun activity.
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How does snot work?
How does detergent work?
Become a pro at washing dishes! Learn how the chemical structure of detergent makes it perfect for attracting grease and grime.
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How does detergent work?
What is immiscibility?
Creating mixture of liquids can be very useful, but why do some liquids not mix well? Learn what causes liquids to be immiscible.
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What is immiscibility?
Can we make butter?
Do you like butter? Find out how easy it is to make!
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Can we make butter?
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