MERLOT Materials

This learning activity tests the strength of fibers and fabrics: specifically, threads, string and yarn made from a... see more

This learning activity will be helpful for students learning about plastic deformation. Specifically, the exercise looks... see more

This experiment will demonstrate the effects of changes in the crystal structure of metals, particularly in high carbon... see more

This learning activity will allow students the opportunity to observe long term corrosion of materials. The instructor... see more

This learning module looks at materials selection from an eco-efficiency point of view. Students will learn the... see more

This experiment will help to illustrate creep in metals at room temperature. Step by step instructions are included for... see more

This learning module will help instructors explain composite materials specifically for engineers and technicians.... see more

This lesson plan demonstrates the toughness of Corelle material and relates the behavior of Corelle plates to the... see more

This laboratory exercise will help instructors explain the particulars of designing composite sandwich panels, which are... see more

This learning activity will provide a good example of "the effect on strength and stiffness of a material when it is... see more

This laboratory exercise focuses on columns made of composite materials. Students will "simulate composite columns and... see more

This learning activity will provide a useful technique for students to learn casting concepts. The class will be allowed... see more

This module provides students the opportunity to "explore silver nanoparticles and their effectiveness against bacterial... see more

This module will demonstrate "the structure-properties-processing relationship fundamental to materials science."... see more

This module will demonstrate "the structure-properties-processing relationship fundamental to materials science." The... see more

This experiment will demonstrate the heat that is released when iron is oxidized. Students will learn to prepare chemical... see more

This learning activity shows how "differences in composition can drastically affect the properties of balls that look... see more

This lab experiment "uses a piece of galvanized metal to quantify the loss of atoms during a chemical reaction." A piece... see more

This classroom module will help students understand "how a polymer based multilayered coating method can be used to... see more

This lesson plan looks at changes in temperature, and how one adjusts to keep the body comfortable during different times... see more

This lesson plan from the Alliance to Save Energy is intended to help students understand how much electricity they use... see more

This lesson plan will help students understand their own role in the larger picture of energy consumption. The material... see more

This lesson plan turns students into amateur building inspectors. They will analyze the energy efficiency of a home, and... see more

This geometry lesson from Illuminations uses the model of the orbits of Mars and Earth relative to the sun to illustrate... see more