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Glass Exploration

2004
Do you ever wonder how glass is created? Or, who was the first to create glass? Not much is known about the first glass makers and who created glass. Glass appears to have been produced as far back as the second millennium BC by the Egyptians & perhaps the Phoenicians. It is said that Phoenician sailors were the first ones to attempt to make glass. This site will tell you about the history of glass making and how it began.

Award

2004 Bronze Award


2004 Visual and Performing Arts


Age Range

19 & under


Category

Science & Technology > Physical Science

Audience

All ages

Language

English