This case study features a summary of how new products were made to mimic shark skin. In this lesson, students will learn about shark skin and bacteria and a product developed to mimic shark skin. They will focus on how this material was developed and brainstorm ways to solve an everyday problem with it. The product is used in the medical field to prevent the growth of bacteria on equipment and in shipbuilding to prevent the growth of algae and other microorganisms on ship bottoms. A materials list, teacher notes, teacher background information, safety notes, standards, assessment, resources, and references are provided. This book selection also includes the Table of Contents, About the Authors, Acknowledgments, Introduction, Appendix, Image Credits, and Index.

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Type Book ChapterPub Date 4/5/2019Pages 46Stock # PB444X1_4

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