“Got You Covered” Program from American Coatings Association

Coatings cover 70 percent of the products made in the U.S., helping protect infrastructure, prevent disease, and power our mobile devices, as well as adding color to our world. Use these hands-on standards-based activities to investigate the science behind a broad array of coatings applications with your students. In addition to sparking dialogue about technological research, this program can also introduce students to opportunities for careers in science and engineering.

This program is designed for middle school students, grades 6-9, as a supplement to the STEM curriculum. Program Objectives • To help students understand the many ways coatings improve and enhance our world. • To guide students’ appreciation of the science behind modern coatings. • To challenge students’ imaginations and encourage them to consider a career in advancing the future of science and technology. Program Components include: • This one-page teacher’s guide • Three reproducible student activity sheets • A colorful classroom wall poster