Lesson Plans

The Glass Age

Grades: High School

Subject Area: Science, Technology, Engineering, Math

Made Possible By: Corning Incorporated

Inspire your students with “The Glass Age,” a new video series hosted by TV science investigators Jamie Hyneman and Adam Savage. Students learn about the history of glass and how glass technologies are changing our lives, then use online resources to explore the science behind innovative glass engineering and imagine new possibilities for The Glass Age, including the possibilities of a career in materials science. Use the links below to view the videos online, or contact Corning to request a copy of the videos by mail.

Click the images below to download the program.
Click here for A Day Made of Glass (grades 4-8).
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