Some materials really, really hate water. Viewers watch a video to learn about superhydrophobic materials. They see how these materials work and how they are useful in daily life, such as for windshields and raincoats.

Concepts

hydrophobia, water, properties of water

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• If materials are available, have the class perform experiments like those in the video
• Have pupils brainstorm different uses of superhydrophobic materials in a journal entry
  

Classroom Considerations

• Basic knowledge of angles is necessary

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Contains cool graphics
• Easy-to-understand explanations make it a great resource for all learners
  

Cons

• None