the characteristics of a material, such as appearance and features

Physical properties of materials

Design and technology

Testing physical properties of materials

Working properties of materials

Testing working properties of materials

Metal properties, sources and stock forms

The environmental impact of materials

Selecting materials for manufacture

Modern material properties

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.

Material testing

Material properties describe how a material looks, feels, and ...

Which of these relate to a material's appearance?

True or false? Materials have physical properties that can be observed without changing them.

What is an important physical property for a bath towel?

A material's appearance includes which of these?

Match the product to the most suitable material.

Which of the following is a natural material?

Which of these materials is most suitable for making a strong, lightweight bicycle frame?

to reduce environmental impact and use resources responsibly

When designing a new product, why is it important to consider sustainability?

Starter Quiz

A material's appearance includes which of these?