2004 Recipients of the “Living in a Material World” $500 Teacher Grants
Travis Hambleton, Grades 10-12, Monta Vista High School, California
Metallurgy of Copper and Silver (view proposal)
Demonstration of melting copper metal and demonstration of melting silver metal to show Chemistry students properties of metals.
Jenn Veron, Grades 6, Slauson Middle School, California
Polymers to the Rescue (view proposal)
Students will experience what it is like to be a materials scientist. They will investigate, research and experiment with polymers. At the end of the unit, they will create an original product made of polymers. The product must enhance the lives of those who have to use wheelchairs, walkers, canes, or crutches to walk.
Cathy Hamilton, Grade 11-12, Prosser School of Technology, Indiana
Strengths of Materials in Construction (view proposal)
The project is designed to improve the Engineering Drawing and Design Drafting student’s understanding of materials science utilizing math and science through labs. The purpose of this lab is to enhance awareness of the role of materials scientists in society. The students will perform experiments to augment and validate the classroom theory. Before introducing the lab, teacher will invite an ASM member to speak to the class on the significance of a Material Scientist.
David Bosarge, Grade 4, Lawton Chiles Elementary School, Florida
Racing to the Future (view proposal)
The project will demonstrate the principles of physics, such as acceleration, mass and drag for enrichment/science students in K-5 grades; will utilize a model drag strip and model (wooden) cars built by the students and propelled by compressed gas cartridges. One demonstration car will be fabricated out of both wood and cast from aluminum. The wooden car will have the ability to add and subtract weights fabricated from different metals (e.g., Al, Ti, Ni, W) to demonstrate the effect of weight on acceleration. The project will include a variety of presentations and reports and will build teamwork and communication skills.
Marianne Bentz, Grades 1-2, Marcy Open School, Minnesota
Fibers: Materials Make the Whole (view proposal)
Primary students will study how fiber length, fiber width, fiber finish, and dye affect the durability, comfort and appearance of final woven products.
Deanna Adams, K-2, Sloan-Hendrix Elementary, Arkansas
The Fun of Learning (view proposal)
Nine lessons containing multiple hands-on experiments for approximately 125 students in Kindergarten through 2nd grade. Experiments would be included in the area of study that they are about. Example, the prism and light experiment would be included in the physical strand, Ark standard PS.2.14-Explore the properties of light.
Scott D. Seidler, K-8, Booth-Fickett Math/Science Magnet School, Arizona
A World of Polymers (view proposal)
Fifth grade students will be introduced to the fascinating world of natural and synthetic polymers and gain a fundamental understanding of what polymers are, their basic structure, and the many everyday uses of polymers.
Scott Herr, Grades 5-6, Aurora Academy, Ohio
Measurement Matters (view proposal)
Measurement Matters will provide for a classroom center that will promote hands-on exploration of matter and measurement through activities and tasks designed to support concepts in both Science and Mathematics, and will be shared by 50 students between two classrooms.
Garnett Arnold, Grades 6-12, Thomas Edison Preparatory School, Oklahoma
Applications for Space-Age Materials (view proposal)
Eighth grade students will conduct experiments (tensile strength, stain resistance, durability and heat resistance) on five space-age and composite materials. The materials include NOMEX, Kevlar, Carbon Fiber Composites, Teflon, and Kapton. After conducting the experiments, students will be required to submit a science fair project.
Nancy Kerr, Grade 6, Egyptian Middle School, Illinois
Bridging Education to Careers with Technology (view proposal)
The students will engage in the fascinating world of engineering and architecture by educating them on the construction of the two bridges that span the Mississippi River at Route 146 in Southern Illinois. This project will introduce students to the thought provoking questions about the threats of danger in an earthquake prone area, as well as the many careers involved with construction of super structures.
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