Sand Casting of Metals

This 13-page instructor guide from Edmonds Community College provides a lesson plan introducing students to the sand casting method for metals. Through a demonstration or laboratory activity, students learn how “materials processing can change the properties of a metal.” This lesson requires two 50-minute sessions, and is designed for upper level high school and introductory college classrooms. This resource contains the following sections: Module Objectives, MatEd Core Competencies Covered, Equipment and Supplies Needed, Curriculum Overview and Notes for Instructor, Module Procedure, Supporting Materials and References, and Evaluation.