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Memory Metal: Using Shape Memory Metals in Simple Machines

Background Information For Teachers

Alignment with the Wisconsin Model Science Standards

Investigations

(1) Exploring Memory Metals

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(2) Form and Function

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(3) Properties of Martensite and Austenite

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(4) Acoustic Properties

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(5) Changing The Shape of a Memory Metal Rod

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(6) Heating Memory Metals

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(7) Practical Applications

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(8) Motorless Motion

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Assessment

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These modules have been created by Anthony Cina, Matt Vander Zanden, 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.