Distinction should include various types of
- woods
- metals
- chemicals
- polymers
- glasses
- ceramics
- fibers
- composites
- gases
- polymers/filament
and the origin of each.
Teacher Resource:
Thermal Properties of Metals, Conductivity, Thermal Expansion, Specific Heat, Engineers Edge
Process/Skill Questions:
- What materials used in manufacturing can you identify in your immediate surroundings?
- What are some examples of hardwoods and softwoods and products made from each?
- What are some examples of metal alloys?
- What are the raw materials needed for each of the manufacturing materials identified?
- What is the difference between glass and ceramic materials?