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In this activity, students will:
- READ the article “Top 10 Synthetic Materials of the Future”. The reading is specifically designed to support MS-PS1-3, describing synthetic materials that are being developed and how they may impact society.
- ANSWER analysis questions based on the text. All answers are found in the text, so no prior knowledge is required.
Examples of Synthetic Materials Included:
- Shrilk – a biodegradable plastic made from shrimp and insects
- Artificial Spider Silk – made by “tricking” bacteria into making it
- Graphene – technology that might help charge a phone in 5 seconds
- Plastic Electronics – screens that can bend and roll
- Plus 6 more materials changing the future!
Teacher Notes:
- To limit the number of copies I have to make, I only make one class set of the reading, then reuse it class-to-class and year-to-year.
- My resources always include answer keys.
- Includes both print and Google Slides versions!
- Please note: This Synthetic Materials of the Future Reading is NOT editable.
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Related Standards:
- NGSS MS-PS1-3: Gather and make sense of information to describe that synthetic materials come from natural resources and impact society.
