Exploring Material Properties via Experiments and Property Charts: the Game
Materials are all around us and certain materials are chosen for specific applications based on their properties, or how they react/behave under specific conditions or stimuli.
One way material properties are compared with one another is with a property chart (i.e. Ashby Chart). These charts are very helpful when performing materials selection or choosing materials for an application.
This game, titled the Material Property Game, allows students to explore properties of different materials and build their own Ashby charts, thus gaining familiarity with materials and why they might be used in different applications in the process.
Details on how to run this game in the classroom and all necessary files are included in this download.
Learning Outcomes
- Estimate material properties based on simple experiments
- Analyze and visualize material property data using a material selection (Ashby) chart
- Comprehend trends and differences between material families
Applicable Courses for Use
- Intro to Materials
- Pre-University Science Courses
Downloadable Content
- Overview of the Material Properties Game PDF
- Facilitator’s Guide PDF
- Game Preparation files (PDF, DXF, STL)
- Material Property Game Instructions & Discussion PowerPoint
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