Glass Artist

Glass artist Nina Gronw-Lewis talks about how she needs science and maths to make glass jewellery and run her small business.

To link with this we have developed a lesson plan for students to make borax glass beads and carry out flame tests on metal compounds.
 
 

A downloadable version of the video, lesson plan and student practical activity sheet are available below.

Curriculum links for the lesson are as follows:

2008 Key Stage 3 Programme of Study:

Range and Content: 3.2c
Attainment Targets: AT1, AT3
Key Concepts: 1.1a, 1.1b, 1.2a
Key Processes: 2.1a, 2.1b, 2.1c, 2.2a, 2.3
Curriculum Opportunities: 4a, c, k

Scottish 5-14 Science Curriculum:

E&S3 - Changing materials
Attainment Targets:
Knowledge and Understanding
Level B
Describe how everyday materials can be changed by heating and cooling.
Level F
Distinguish between chemical and physical processes.
Investigating Skills
Level C
... make appropriate observations.
Level D
Draw conclusions consistent with the results.