Aerogel's amazing properties
Students investigate the new material silica Aerogel through learning activities based on the guided Inquiry learning approach.
WorldOnNanoscale
In this series of lessons, we will take you through the wonderful world of the nanoscale. Unfortunately, we cannot view this with the naked eye, but we can see its effects.
2010's Nobel prize; Graphene!
In this hands-on activity, students use tape and graphite to create the advanced material known as “Graphene.”
Making leather out of apples
In this project we discuss contemporary research and the social importance of apple leather. In each case, some theoretical background is given.
Mycelium
The challenge of the STEM project “mycelium” is to make an insect hotel from a cultivatable material such as mycelium.
Water purification
Starting from the problem of microplastics in our seas, the main quest is trying to extract microplastics with a super magnet.
The amazing role of photocatalysis
In this module we are going to learn how we can use some materials, known as photocatalysts, to clean water and air, or even to produce new sources of green energy.
Video games and solar energy
Students investigate whether it is possible to power their consoles with solar energy and learn about advanced materials.
Zeolitas
A major challenge we have to face as a society is the growing environmental crisis. This work aims to address the world we want to inhabit and ways to achieve it.
The wisdom of Nature
The students will learn how Nature has solved quotidian problems and how this inspires scientists to create new materials.
Farming without soil?
Students will have to discover if there is a way to farm without using the land, through inquiry-based activities guided by the teacher.
Gecko-inspired materials
Students explore the concept of gecko-inspired materials, drawing inspiration from the remarkable properties of gecko feet.