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The Materials Classroom houses interactive Materials Science games, learning tools and quizzes for schools, colleges and anyone interested in finding out more about Materials Science.

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FAQ - These questions were asked on the 'Why Study Materials?' website and have been answered by members of the UK Centre for Materials Education.

Explore - Learn about the materials science world by taking apart and exploring modern technology.

Universal Comparison Device Car Comparison Device
Recommended for age 11 and above
Compare the materials of two vastly different cars.
Explore | Quiz 		Piezoelectric Materials Piezoelectric Materials
Recommended for age 14 and above
Materials that create electricity when they're squeezed!
Explore | Quiz
MP3 Player MP3 Player
Check out the materials in an MP3 player and what else they can be used for.
Explore | Quiz 		Camera Camera
Take apart a camera to find out different materials are used.
Explore
Simulations - carry out your own materials science related tests and experiments with these interactive simulations.

Bounce the Ball Bounce the Ball
Choose balls and compare their properties in a 'bounce test'.
Simulation 		Bottle Bottles
Learn about bottle production in this virtual manufacturing plant.
Simulation
Tensile Testing Tensile Testing Simulation
Recommended for age 14 and above
This simulation has been designed to support the teaching of Tensile Testing at A-Level.
Simulation 		Whack Whack a Stick
A simulation showing the first three mode shapes of "longitudinal vibration" that happen when you hit one end of a wooden batten with a hammer.
Simulation
Games - Search for materials, save the patient, beat the deck; all of our games will help you learn about materials science.

Biomedical Emergency Biomedical Emergency
Recommended for age 11 and above
Help your patient survive a series of catastrophic events!
Game | Quiz 		Scanbot Scan-Bot
Recommended for age 5-11
Use our Scan-bot to search the house for different materials.
Game
Card Battle Super Materials Card Battle
Pit your wits agains the alien invasion!
Game 		Timber Trumps Timber Trumps
Simply pick two timber properties so that your tree trumps that of your opponent.
Game
Non-Interactive - Take a look at our selection of short interesting case studies.

heart diagram Mechanical Heart Valves
Over a lifetime the average heart will beat almost 3 billion times so it's no surprise its valves can wear out.
Case Study 		xray hip replacement Hip Replacement Surgery
Biomedical materials developments over the last twenty years have led to some highly advanced alloys, ceramics and plastics used in today's prosthetics.
Case Study
piezo electric fibres Piezoelectric Materials and Applications
Piezoelectrics are materials that can create electricity when subjected to a mechanical stress.
Case Study		 rotorblade Composite Materials and Helicopter Rotor Blades
The development of composite materials has had a huge impact on the aerospace industry and revolutionised helicopter blade design.
Case Study
Interactive Lessons & Quizzes - Learn and Test your materials science knowledge with these interactive lessons and quizzes

ecorrintro Introduction to Corrosion
This interactive case study gives a brief introduction to the subject of corrosion.
Case Study		 Quiz Other Quizzes
Take our 'Everyday Materials' and 'Materials Around You' quizzes
Quiz 1 | Quiz 2