Curated OER
Materials - Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?
Play a game to review characteristics of different materials. Players will compare natural to man-made materials and how much light passes through them. They consider water and heat resistance as well. If you are preparing your class for...
Curated OER
Keep the Wet Out
After reading a short paragraph about certain materials and their ability to repel water, learners answer two questions regarding a variety of materials' ability to repel water. There are six different substances placed in bowls of...
Other
Skin: Online Word Search Puzzle
Find words associated with skin (like scab, scar, germs, and senses) in this word search. When finished, rescramble the letters and play again.
BBC
Bbc Newsround: 'Most Waterproof Material' Invented at Mit
Brief article reports on the creation of the most waterproof material in existence.
Science Struck
Science Struck: Uses of Silicone Grease
Silicone grease has many uses in everyday life. Learn what it is and how it is used in industry, in a chemical laboratory, and by consumers.