MWM Modules

MWM Biodegradable Materials Module

• Biodegradable Materials Module Overview

• Activity 1 - Comparing Packing Materials

• Activity 2 - Hunting for Biodegradable Objects

• Activity 3 - Processing Biodegradable Materials and Comparing Their Mechanical Properties

• Activity 4 - Measuring the Degradation Rates of Biodegradable Materials

• Activity 5 - Researching Biodegradable Materials

• Design Project 1 - Designing a Medicine-Delivery Device

• Design Project 2 - Designing a New Biodegradable Product

MWM Biosensors Module

• Biosensors Module Overview

• Activity 1 - Investigating Biological Molecules and Bioluminescence

• Activity 2 - Investigating Enzymes and Indicator Molecules

• Activity 3 - Making a Peroxide Biosensor

• Activity 4 - Testing a Cholesterol Biosensor

• Activity 5 - Evaluating a Home-Use Cholesterol Biosensor

• Activity 6 - Researching Biosensors/a>

• Design Project - Designing a Glucose Biosensor

MWM Ceramics Module

• Ceramics Module Overview

• Activity 1 - Comparing properties to identify materials

• Activity 2 - Searching for ceramics

• Activity 3 - Exploring ZnO Powder

• Activity 4 - Reducing porosity and Slip Casting

• Activity 5 - Sintering ceramics

• Activity 6 - Making a varistor

• Design Project 1 - Designing a Low-Clamping Voltage Suppressor

• Design Project 2 - Synthesizing a High-Temperature Superconductor

MWM Composites Module

• Composites Module Overview
• Activity 1 - Testing Different Kinds of Ice
• Activity 2 - Hunting for Composites
• Activity 3 - Exploring the Difference between Strength and Stiffness
• Activity 4 - Testing a Foam Composite for Strength and Stiffness
• Activity 5 - Researching Composites
• Design Project 1 - Designing a Fishing Pole
• Design Project 2 - Designing a New Material

MWM Concrete Module

• Concrete Module Overview

• Activity 1 - Hunting for Objects Made of Concrete

• Activity 2 - Comparing Different Kinds of Cement

• Activity 3 - Comparing Different Concrete Formulations

• Activity 4 - Testing Properties of Concrete

• Activity 5 - Reinforcing Concrete

• Design Project 1 - Designing a Concrete Roofing Tile

• Design Project 2 - Designing a New Concrete Product

MWM Polymers Module

• Polymers Module Overview

• Activity 1 - Changing Polymer Pellets

• Activity 2 - Hunting for Polymer Products

• Activity 3 - Comparing the Viscosity of Liquids

• Activity 4 - Testing the Strength of Different Polymer Films

• Activity 5 - Measuring Water Absorption by Different Polymer Films

• Design Project 1 - Designing a Humidity Sensor

• Design Project 2 - Designing a New Polymer Product

• Smart Sensors Module Overview

• Activity 1 - Evading Motion Detection

• Activity 2 - Taking a Tour of Some Sensors

• Activity 3 - Making a Microphone

• Activity 4 - Exploring the Piezo Effect: The Inside Story

• Activity 5 - Measuring Piezoelectric Response

• Design Project 1 - Devising a Coin Counter

• Design Project 2 - Designing a New Sensor

• Sports Materials Module Overview

• Activity 1 - Exploring Ball Design and Materials

• Activity 2 - Measuring the Rebound of Sports Balls

• Activity 3 - Investigating Energy Absorption of Materials

• Activity 4 - Comparing Rolling Friction on Different Surfaces

• Activity 5 - Researching Sports Materials

• Design Project 1 - Designing a Mini-Golf Game

• Design Project 2 - Designing New Sports Equipment

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