Properties Challenge End of Term Fun Invention Challenge

This activity is about getting the students to think outside the box and to design a new item based on a new material that has an unusual property.

I usually start the lesson by showing the students a youtube video on Accidental Discoveries by gzfraud.
Which gives the students an idea of how many discoveries were made by accident.

Then presenting them with the scenario shown on the Powerpoint. D30 is a product which uses the unusual property of ‘turning sold when hit’ to create a range of protective wear that can take large impact without it or the item its protecting being damaged.

This activity is perfect for end of term as it can fit anywhere in a unit and provides a fun yet scientific end of term activity. The students enjoy it best when its done as a competition.

This may also be appropriate for STEM days.