MWM Modules

What is a Materials World Module?

• Each module is a supplemental unit that takes 1 to 3 weeks of class time (approximately 10 hours)
• Each module has 3 parts:
1. The Hook: a compelling introductory activity that inspires inquiry
2. Four to five hands-on exploratory activities that are based on materials science and nanoscience concepts
3. The Design Project, where students apply their learning to create a functional prototype product
• Focuses on materials science and nanoscience concepts
• Designed for middle school and high school students
• Each kit contains supplies for 24-32 students
• Student and teacher editions of books are sold separately from kits
• Activities are designed for 8 groups of 3 or 4

MWM Introductory Video  |  MWM Brochure (PDF)

Example of what to order for a class of 24-32 students:

• 1 teacher edition
• 24-32 student editions
• 1 starter kit, which contains consumable and non-consumable materials

Note: These kits do not contain standard classroom laboratory supplies, such as beakers, hot plates, test tubes, pipets, etc.

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MWM Teacher Sampler

The Materials World Modules (MWM) Teacher Sampler provides a detailed explanation of the MWM program and presents two sample activities.   » See Teacher Sampler