Discover Materials this Halloween by Chris Hamlett https://padlet.com/DiscoverMaterialsGroup/pr8y5w2yi4ghbmzr Discover Materials this Halloween by investigating some spooky science at home, seeing how we can save out pumpkin from a fall or seeing the monstrous, microscopic world of tricks and treats. You can even enter our competition to make a dastardly decorative object our of recycled materials - Have a hideously good Half Term!! en-us 2021-09-15 14:05:52 UTC 2023-01-28 08:29:50 UTC hello@padlet.com Spooky Science Slime DiscoverMaterialsGroup https://padlet.com/DiscoverMaterialsGroup/pr8y5w2yi4ghbmzr/wish/1765138537 Use two simple ingredients (PVA glue and contact lens solution) and then add other spooky things to make your very own spooky slime you can make.

Why not download a worksheet and experiments to find out find out what happenes when you try your own slime mixtures and then post pictures of your slime below.]]> 2021-09-24 08:04:31 UTC https://padlet.com/DiscoverMaterialsGroup/pr8y5w2yi4ghbmzr/wish/1765138537 Spooky Science Slime video DiscoverMaterialsGroup https://padlet.com/DiscoverMaterialsGroup/pr8y5w2yi4ghbmzr/wish/1765147778 2021-09-24 08:10:46 UTC https://padlet.com/DiscoverMaterialsGroup/pr8y5w2yi4ghbmzr/wish/1765147778 Make your own beastly bath bomb DiscoverMaterialsGroup https://padlet.com/DiscoverMaterialsGroup/pr8y5w2yi4ghbmzr/wish/1765151557 Bath bombs are great fun but the addition  of red food colouring (or hidden spiders) can make them into a spooky Halloween trick (especially when put in the bath of an unsuspecting family member!).

Below is a video of how to make a beastly bath bomb. ]]> 2021-09-24 08:13:29 UTC https://padlet.com/DiscoverMaterialsGroup/pr8y5w2yi4ghbmzr/wish/1765151557 Learn more about bath bombs DiscoverMaterialsGroup https://padlet.com/DiscoverMaterialsGroup/pr8y5w2yi4ghbmzr/wish/1765154695 Over the Summer we ran a fantastic project with the Royal Society of Chemistry aimed at year 6 and 7 students.

You can download the booklet (by clicking on the pdf above) we made here and use it to find out more about how bath bombs works and also loads of other ways of learning about the materals around you. ]]> 2021-09-24 08:15:25 UTC https://padlet.com/DiscoverMaterialsGroup/pr8y5w2yi4ghbmzr/wish/1765154695 Join our fantastic ambassadors to see how we can save our pumpkin from ending up all over the place! DiscoverMaterialsGroup https://padlet.com/DiscoverMaterialsGroup/pr8y5w2yi4ghbmzr/wish/1765158589 This video looks into why it is so important for pumpkins to wear crash helmets. The high speed video was taken at 2000 frames per second (which makes things look about 100 times slower than you usually see them at).


]]> 2021-09-24 08:18:06 UTC https://padlet.com/DiscoverMaterialsGroup/pr8y5w2yi4ghbmzr/wish/1765158589 Micro trick or treat? DiscoverMaterialsGroup https://padlet.com/DiscoverMaterialsGroup/pr8y5w2yi4ghbmzr/wish/1765161036 To build up to our live ‘Trick or Treat’ microscope session why not have a guess at the microscope images below are of. ]]> 2021-09-24 08:19:50 UTC https://padlet.com/DiscoverMaterialsGroup/pr8y5w2yi4ghbmzr/wish/1765161036 Make a spooky decorations from recycled materials and win a prize! DiscoverMaterialsGroup https://padlet.com/DiscoverMaterialsGroup/pr8y5w2yi4ghbmzr/wish/1765172190 We would like you to make a spooky object from recycled materials from around your home. 

Take a photo of your spooky object and email it to us (you may want a responsible adult to do this for you).

Also tell us what it is and what material(s) you used. 

There will also be a prize awarded by our judging panel who will judge the enties based on:
  - How awesome the object is
  - The reasoning behind the materials used

Full details can be found on the ‘Competition Details’ and ‘Application Form’ sections below.

]]> 2021-09-24 08:27:11 UTC https://padlet.com/DiscoverMaterialsGroup/pr8y5w2yi4ghbmzr/wish/1765172190 WARNING ADULTS- Please watch this video before allowing children to watch it as it contains imagery of a mummified cat being digitally unwrapped and so may not be suitable for some younger viewers DiscoverMaterialsGroup https://padlet.com/DiscoverMaterialsGroup/pr8y5w2yi4ghbmzr/wish/1765177591 Researchers at Swansea University have used a CT scanner to look inside a sarcophagus at a mummified cat - why not have a look for yourself! 


]]> 2021-09-24 08:30:26 UTC https://padlet.com/DiscoverMaterialsGroup/pr8y5w2yi4ghbmzr/wish/1765177591 Investigate Slime - Primary school students DiscoverMaterialsGroup https://padlet.com/DiscoverMaterialsGroup/pr8y5w2yi4ghbmzr/wish/1802020067

To experiment with making your own slime please download our worksheet below.


]]> 2021-10-08 08:25:18 UTC https://padlet.com/DiscoverMaterialsGroup/pr8y5w2yi4ghbmzr/wish/1802020067 How did you get on? DiscoverMaterialsGroup https://padlet.com/DiscoverMaterialsGroup/pr8y5w2yi4ghbmzr/wish/1802020843 It would be great to see photos of your slime - please share these below (use the '+' button or email your photos to c.a.hamlett@bham.ac.uk and we will upload them on this page).]]> 2021-10-08 08:25:46 UTC https://padlet.com/DiscoverMaterialsGroup/pr8y5w2yi4ghbmzr/wish/1802020843 Beastly Bath Bomb video DiscoverMaterialsGroup https://padlet.com/DiscoverMaterialsGroup/pr8y5w2yi4ghbmzr/wish/1802021434

]]> 2021-10-08 08:26:08 UTC https://padlet.com/DiscoverMaterialsGroup/pr8y5w2yi4ghbmzr/wish/1802021434 Materials in Cycle Helmets DiscoverMaterialsGroup https://padlet.com/DiscoverMaterialsGroup/pr8y5w2yi4ghbmzr/wish/1802401786 Jon Wood discusses the materials science in a cycle helmet and risks his own fingers to demonstrate some awesome shock absorbing materials (do NOT try that at home!).


]]> 2021-10-08 12:37:12 UTC https://padlet.com/DiscoverMaterialsGroup/pr8y5w2yi4ghbmzr/wish/1802401786 Trick or Treat? (Type what you think this is in the comment section below) DiscoverMaterialsGroup https://padlet.com/DiscoverMaterialsGroup/pr8y5w2yi4ghbmzr/wish/1823954706 2021-10-18 12:32:00 UTC https://padlet.com/DiscoverMaterialsGroup/pr8y5w2yi4ghbmzr/wish/1823954706 Trick or Treat? DiscoverMaterialsGroup https://padlet.com/DiscoverMaterialsGroup/pr8y5w2yi4ghbmzr/wish/1823958662 2021-10-18 12:33:37 UTC https://padlet.com/DiscoverMaterialsGroup/pr8y5w2yi4ghbmzr/wish/1823958662 Recording from the live microscope session is now available DiscoverMaterialsGroup https://padlet.com/DiscoverMaterialsGroup/pr8y5w2yi4ghbmzr/wish/1830649058 Here is a link to the recording of the live microscope session where you can find out the answers to the Trick or Treat images below....]]> 2021-10-20 14:50:48 UTC https://padlet.com/DiscoverMaterialsGroup/pr8y5w2yi4ghbmzr/wish/1830649058 Competition Details DiscoverMaterialsGroup https://padlet.com/DiscoverMaterialsGroup/pr8y5w2yi4ghbmzr/wish/1833054256 2021-10-21 10:13:54 UTC https://padlet.com/DiscoverMaterialsGroup/pr8y5w2yi4ghbmzr/wish/1833054256 Competition Application Form DiscoverMaterialsGroup https://padlet.com/DiscoverMaterialsGroup/pr8y5w2yi4ghbmzr/wish/1833071676 2021-10-21 10:25:46 UTC https://padlet.com/DiscoverMaterialsGroup/pr8y5w2yi4ghbmzr/wish/1833071676 Please use this column to ask us anything about materials science or leave feedback about this event. DiscoverMaterialsGroup https://padlet.com/DiscoverMaterialsGroup/pr8y5w2yi4ghbmzr/wish/1833072701 We will check this page daily and will aim to answer your questions ASAP. You cna also contact us via Eventbrite or by email (c.a.hamlett@bham.ac.uk )]]> 2021-10-21 10:26:29 UTC https://padlet.com/DiscoverMaterialsGroup/pr8y5w2yi4ghbmzr/wish/1833072701 Teacher Alert - help your students learn more about crash helmets! DiscoverMaterialsGroup https://padlet.com/DiscoverMaterialsGroup/pr8y5w2yi4ghbmzr/wish/1833463432 Here is a link to the resource page for information about the 'Crash Helmets for Eggs' workshop developed by the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3). Our ‘Discover Materials' ambassadors are experienced in running this activity and are more than willing to visit your school to help run a session. 

If you are interested please email Chris Hamlett (c.a.hamlett@bham.ac.uk ).]]> 2021-10-21 13:25:52 UTC https://padlet.com/DiscoverMaterialsGroup/pr8y5w2yi4ghbmzr/wish/1833463432 How did you get on? DiscoverMaterialsGroup https://padlet.com/DiscoverMaterialsGroup/pr8y5w2yi4ghbmzr/wish/1836137364 It would be great to see photos of your bath bomb - please share these below (use the '+' button or email your photos to c.a.hamlett@bham.ac.uk and we will upload them on this page).]]> 2021-10-22 12:28:41 UTC https://padlet.com/DiscoverMaterialsGroup/pr8y5w2yi4ghbmzr/wish/1836137364 Investigate slime - Secondary school students DiscoverMaterialsGroup https://padlet.com/DiscoverMaterialsGroup/pr8y5w2yi4ghbmzr/wish/1836150038 To experiment with making your own slime please download our worksheet.]]> 2021-10-22 12:35:06 UTC https://padlet.com/DiscoverMaterialsGroup/pr8y5w2yi4ghbmzr/wish/1836150038 As you have seen we have shown you how to save pumpkins but let's destroy some more. DiscoverMaterialsGroup https://padlet.com/DiscoverMaterialsGroup/pr8y5w2yi4ghbmzr/wish/1844832797 We will add a new pumpkin breaking video a day form Tuesday to Thursday so keep checking back and perhaps comment below each video how we could save the pumpkin.]]> 2021-10-26 12:54:34 UTC https://padlet.com/DiscoverMaterialsGroup/pr8y5w2yi4ghbmzr/wish/1844832797 Pumpkin v liquid nitrogen DiscoverMaterialsGroup https://padlet.com/DiscoverMaterialsGroup/pr8y5w2yi4ghbmzr/wish/1844835740 2021-10-26 12:55:33 UTC https://padlet.com/DiscoverMaterialsGroup/pr8y5w2yi4ghbmzr/wish/1844835740 Pumpkin v dog! DiscoverMaterialsGroup https://padlet.com/DiscoverMaterialsGroup/pr8y5w2yi4ghbmzr/wish/1847553765 2021-10-27 08:12:08 UTC https://padlet.com/DiscoverMaterialsGroup/pr8y5w2yi4ghbmzr/wish/1847553765 Trick or Treat? DiscoverMaterialsGroup https://padlet.com/DiscoverMaterialsGroup/pr8y5w2yi4ghbmzr/wish/1847556105 2021-10-27 08:13:30 UTC https://padlet.com/DiscoverMaterialsGroup/pr8y5w2yi4ghbmzr/wish/1847556105 Bath bomb worksheet DiscoverMaterialsGroup https://padlet.com/DiscoverMaterialsGroup/pr8y5w2yi4ghbmzr/wish/1847568626 Here is a worksheet to help you make your own bath bombs - remember to check out the video above for hints and tips.
 
 Do not worry if you don't have paper sauce pots in which to set your bath bomb as any small container will do - you just need one that you can easily press your bath bombs out of once they have dried.
 
 For more info on bubbles and bath bombs feel free to have a look in our CoCoMicro Booklet (see below). ]]> 2021-10-27 08:20:22 UTC https://padlet.com/DiscoverMaterialsGroup/pr8y5w2yi4ghbmzr/wish/1847568626 Trick or Treat? (Type what you think this is in the comment section below) DiscoverMaterialsGroup https://padlet.com/DiscoverMaterialsGroup/pr8y5w2yi4ghbmzr/wish/1848645608 2021-10-27 15:34:40 UTC https://padlet.com/DiscoverMaterialsGroup/pr8y5w2yi4ghbmzr/wish/1848645608 Trick or Treat? (Type what you think this is in the comment section below) DiscoverMaterialsGroup https://padlet.com/DiscoverMaterialsGroup/pr8y5w2yi4ghbmzr/wish/1848647205 2021-10-27 15:35:08 UTC https://padlet.com/DiscoverMaterialsGroup/pr8y5w2yi4ghbmzr/wish/1848647205 Trick or Treat? (Type what you think this is in the comment section below) DiscoverMaterialsGroup https://padlet.com/DiscoverMaterialsGroup/pr8y5w2yi4ghbmzr/wish/1848648772 2021-10-27 15:35:37 UTC https://padlet.com/DiscoverMaterialsGroup/pr8y5w2yi4ghbmzr/wish/1848648772 Pumpkin v stomach acid DiscoverMaterialsGroup https://padlet.com/DiscoverMaterialsGroup/pr8y5w2yi4ghbmzr/wish/1848673998 2021-10-27 15:43:30 UTC https://padlet.com/DiscoverMaterialsGroup/pr8y5w2yi4ghbmzr/wish/1848673998 DiscoverMaterialsGroup https://padlet.com/DiscoverMaterialsGroup/pr8y5w2yi4ghbmzr/wish/1861308351 This is 'Molly']]> 2021-11-02 11:13:34 UTC https://padlet.com/DiscoverMaterialsGroup/pr8y5w2yi4ghbmzr/wish/1861308351 DiscoverMaterialsGroup https://padlet.com/DiscoverMaterialsGroup/pr8y5w2yi4ghbmzr/wish/1861309250 This is 'Crud']]> 2021-11-02 11:14:08 UTC https://padlet.com/DiscoverMaterialsGroup/pr8y5w2yi4ghbmzr/wish/1861309250 Competition Entries DiscoverMaterialsGroup https://padlet.com/DiscoverMaterialsGroup/pr8y5w2yi4ghbmzr/wish/1861310573 2021-11-02 11:14:54 UTC https://padlet.com/DiscoverMaterialsGroup/pr8y5w2yi4ghbmzr/wish/1861310573