Alchemy of the 21st century — through science to understanding the world
On April 12, the Children’s and Youth Scientific University “Zaporizhia Polytechnic” held a new class of the “Carousel of directions” circle for students of grades 6-7. This time the topic is “Alchemy of the 21st century: modern materials science”.
It was a lesson-journey. Interesting and with unexpected discoveries.
Students got acquainted with the world of metals – not through complex formulas, but through pop culture. They learned that many heroes from comics have an engineering education, and their favorite songs also mention titanium, steel and gold.
During the practical part, the participants investigated the properties of metals, studied their applications in various fields, experimented with magnets and even played the “Guess the metal” quiz.
Special attention was paid to the topic of the importance of materials science in wartime.
Students saw with examples how the latest materials affect safety, efficiency and reliability. This is armor for equipment. These are drones, helmets, bulletproof vests.
Every week, participants of the “Carousel of Directions” project take one step at a time to better understand how the world works. And to join them, follow the announcements in the Telegram channel: https://t.me/diunu_nuzp
