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  • STEM Ambassador Activity: Creating Captivating Cornflour

STEM Ambassador Activity: Creating Captivating Cornflour

Subject(s): How science works | Engineering | Careers | Age: 11-14 | Type: Activity sheet | Information sheet | Teacher guidance | Publication Year: 2010 to date
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The information sheet, from the Royal Academy of Engineering, covers what materials are required and encourages students to think about how a material alters as it is processed and how it can be used. Students are encouraged to think about enginnering applications for a material and also the marketing of a product. There is a case study about a research scientist's work and information on extending the scope of the activity.

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HEALTH and SAFETY
Any use of a resource that includes a practical activity must include a risk assessment. Please note that collections may contain ARCHIVE resources, which were developed at a much earlier date. Since that time there have been significant changes in the rules and guidance affecting laboratory practical work. Further information is provided in our Health and Safety guidance.


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Royal Academy of Engineering

Resource by: Royal Academy of Engineering

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