Fabulous Fakery

Middle School, Science

Units included in Fabulous Fakery

All units are related to the concept of synthetic materials.

Football and Synthetics

360 Video
Stand on grassy fields to determine which is real and which is fake based on their different compositions.

Surrounded by Synthetics

2D Video
Distinguish where synthetics are used and why they are a superior material for certain situations.

Thermal Energy

2D Video
Differentiate between 3 different types of heat transfer.

Anatomizing with Wendy

360 Video
Explore the insides of a synthetic human cadaver to see how lifelike it can be.

Escape Room

Game
Escape the castle and blast past the trolls in this interactive game that tests your knowledge of synthetic materials.

All lessons are based on Next Gen Science Standards.

Age Group: Middle School
Category: Physical Science
NGSS: MS-PS1-3, MS-PS1-4
Runtime: 25-35 min.

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