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Introducing ... the aerogel. The first of a two-installment series teaches young engineers about the properties and uses of aerogels. A PowerPoint presentation provides information about this unique material to help solidify the concept.
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Instructional Ideas
- Have pupils conduct a web quest to learn about the uses of aerogels
Classroom Considerations
- Learners should have some prior knowledge of density and light
- There is an associated activity for this lesson
Pros
- Teacher guide provides lecture notes for the presentation
- Includes some lesson extension ideas
Cons
- Very little student interaction in this lesson (activity is given in next installment)
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