Exploring the Properties of Magic Sand: Hydrophobic Materials

This lesson, presented by the National Nanotechnology Coordinated Infrastructure, students will learn about several chemical properties through magic sand. The purpose of this lesson is to prompt students to "explore the properties of molecular bonding, introduce students to the engineering of hydrophobic surface, and demonstrate the concepts of hydrophobic and hydrophilic behavior." A Teacher Preparation Guide, Student Guides, general placemat, magic sand placemat, and Next Generation Manufacturing Standards for this lesson are included.