Distinction should include various types of
- ceramics
- chemicals
- composites
- fibers
- glasses
- metals
- nanotechnologies
- polymers
- woods
and the origin of each.
Process/Skill Questions:
- What materials are used to make things?
- Where do these materials come from?
- What manufacturing materials can you identify in your immediate surroundings?
- What products would be made using wood?
- What products would be made using metal?
- Why is material choice important in the design process?