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How Products Are Made
Boomerangs to breath mints -- all about 'em!
GRADE LEVEL: 3-5, 6-8, 9-12

http://www.madehow.com/

	CONTENT: How Products Are Made gives users the opportunity to learn how a range of products are manufactured and assembled. It offers related information as well as illustrations and diagrams.
	SITE DESIGN: There are a number of ways to navigate the site making it easy to find what you are seeking. Users can search by product name, browse through the list by clicking on one of the seven volumes listed in the main page menu, or browse through the six alphabetical groups also listed on the main page.
	REVIEW: Have you ever wondered how chewing gum was made or what variety of corn is the only one that pops? This is the site for exploring those questions and much more. It covers a wide variety of products from everyday items to highly complicated electronic devices. There are hundreds of detailed descriptions that include diagrams and illustrations, background information, how the item works, who invented the product, raw materials needed, product applications, by-products, future developments and quality control procedures, and more. A form is also available for users to contribute their comments or new information about the product. This is a great site for students to use as a reference for projects or just to satisfy their natural curiosities.
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