Title: Select materials based on their properties when designing a technology.
Course: Introduction to Technology and Engineering (21051-18) > Section: Examining Resources of Technology

Selection should consider

•    properties of varied materials
•    performance of the materials for the intended use
•    availability and costs
•    sustainability and renewability.

Process/Skill Questions:

•    How does one select the proper material for a task or project based on the material’s properties?
•    Why is a particular material preferable to another?
•    What are the tradeoffs of using alternative materials?