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Material testing

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Why this, why now

This unit will develop pupils' knowledge of the physical and working properties of materials. They will compare material properties through testing, with a focus on metals. The environmental and social impact of materials will also be introduced.

Prior knowledge requirements

  • Ardaydu waa inay yaqaanaan aasaaska maadada.
  • Ardaydu waa inay awoodaan inay raacaan tilmaamo fudud.
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Material testing

This unit will develop pupils' knowledge of the physical and working properties of materials. They will compare material properties through testing, with a focus on metals. The environmental and social impact of materials will also be introduced.

8 lessons
  1. Modern material properties
  2. Metal properties, sources and stock forms
  3. Physical properties of materials
  4. Testing working properties of materials
  5. Testing physical properties of materials
  6. Working properties of materials
  7. The environmental impact of materials
  8. Selecting materials for manufacture