Synthetic Materials
Synthetic Materials
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Performance Expectation
Performance Expectation
MS-PS1-3: Gather and make sense of information to describe that synthetic materials come from natural resources and impact society.
In Student-Friendly Words...
In Student-Friendly Words...
I can explain how synthetic materials are made from natural resources and how they affect our lives.
Big Ideas
Big Ideas
Many everyday materials are made from natural resources.
Scientists create synthetic materials with useful properties.
Synthetic materials have both benefits and drawbacks.
New materials can improve people's lives and impact the environment.
Interactive Learning
Interactive Learning
Watch & Learn
Watch & Learn
Natural and Synthetic Materials - How Humans Transform Nature’s Resources
Natural and Synthetic Materials - How Humans Transform Nature’s Resources
Manmade vs. Natural Structures: What's the Difference?
Manmade vs. Natural Structures: What's the Difference?
Synthetic Material Vs Natural Material: A Quick Video to Explain the Difference Between the Two
Synthetic Material Vs Natural Material: A Quick Video to Explain the Difference Between the Two
A brief history of plastic
A brief history of plastic
Real-World Connections
Real-World Connections
Your Clothes
Your Clothes
Many of the clothes you wear contain synthetic materials designed to be stretchy, lightweight, waterproof, or durable.
Your Phone
Your Phone
Your phone contains many synthetic materials that were specifically designed to have properties needed for electronics.
Sports Equipment
Sports Equipment
Helmets, athletic shoes, balls, and protective equipment use specially designed materials to make them safer and more effective.
The Future of Materials
The Future of Materials
Scientists are constantly developing new materials that could make cars lighter, buildings stronger, and products more environmentally friendly.
Take It Further
Take It Further
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