Resource for students to explore where and how the materials in our phones are sourced. Includes hands-on, print materials, and an animated, interactive online tool.
“Materials Matter is both an online experience and a set of printed resources: a leaflet, set of cards and script for disassembly and reassembly of a smartphone. Participants of all ages can learn about the raw materials inside electronics.”
Access — Materials Matter
Format — Interactive, Text
Age — Upper elementary school and up (8 years old and up)
Content — Technology
Cost — Free
Source — The Restart Project, London, UK
Based in London, active across the UK and EU, and affiliated with organizations around the world, The Restart Project is powerhouse in multiple repair arenas. This charitable organization operates a large network of community repair events (Restart Parties); advocates for Right to Repair policies; works with schools and local charitable organizations; conducts data collection and research; hosts a repair podcast; hosts biannual international repair convenings; and more. The Restart Project is a vital presence in the global repair movement.
Restart resources to do repair are on the Practical and Technical Resources page.
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