Before the start of summer, CCAM hosted a series of interactive materials science workshops for 145 students at Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 8. The workshops provided a hands-on opportunity for students to explore how the structure and function of materials relate to their physical and chemical properties. Students participated in a variety of engaging activities, including Paper Shields: Investigating how material structure determines strength and durability; Carbon Capture Crystals: Observing materials capable of capturing CO₂ under a microscope; Starburst Rock Cycle: Learning about the formation and types of rocks; and Alginate Workshop: Exploring polymerization, ionic bonding, and hydrogel formation. These workshops allowed students to actively engage with scientific concepts, fostering curiosity and a deeper understanding of materials science through experimentation and hands-on learning.
CCAM Engages Middle School Students with Hands-On Science Workshops
