Memory Metal Module

Exploring the Nanoworld: Materials Science and Nanotechnology for Teaching K-12 Science, University of Wisconsin-Madison

MEMORY METAL

Index
Curriculum Suggestions
Sample Lesson Plan
Nickel-Titanium Memory Metal Overview
What is Memory Metal?
Properties of a Unit Cell

Guided Notes
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Investigations
(1) Investigating the Properties of Memory Metal
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(2) Construction of Crystalline Models
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(3) Solid-State Phase Changes of Memory Metal
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(4) Mechanical Properties of Memory Metal Phases
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(5) Relationship Between Structure and Property of Memory Metal
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Experiments
Determining the Transformation Temperature of Memory Metal
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Review Materials
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Assessment
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Appendices
Appendix A
Appendix B

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MEMORY METAL

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These modules have been created by Ann Pumper, Bruce Swanson, Jeremiah Neubert, Cindy Widstrand, and Arthur Ellis.
Funding for this project has been made possible through the National Science Foundation's Materials Research Science and Engineering Center's Research Experience for Teachers program and the GK-12/K-Through-Infinity Professional Development program.