are continually being developed through the invention of new or improved processes

the way in which a material responds to an external force or certain environment; also referred to as mechanical properties

the characteristics of a material, such as appearance and features

combine the properties of two or more materials without being mixed at a chemical level

Modern materials

Design and technology

In this unit pupils will develop core principles knowledge with an explicit focus on exam technique.

Physical activity and equipment requiring safe use

Use of equipment that may require supervision for safety, e.g. scissors in KS1, needles, paint, knives, cooking.

have been used for centuries without change

continually developed through new or improved processes

Match the modern material to the example product:

This image is an example of a weave. Which modern materials often use a weave in their design?

Disadvantages of modern materials include:

glass fibres all go in the same direction

glass fibres all go in different directions

Why does GRP have such a good strength to weight ratio? 

The working properties of Fastskin include:

Match the property to either 'working property' or 'physical property':

process of creating artificial materials that replace natural ones

practice of designing products that imitate nature to solve human problems

use of historical design styles to influence modern products

method of recycling materials to reduce environmental impact

The clothes for a motorcycle racer prioritise resisting the following: