how well a material does its job and meets the needs of the product

the price of buying, processing and using a material

a product or material that has minimal environmental impact through its reuse or replenishment

the characteristics of a material (like hardness, weight, or conductivity) that determine how it looks, feels and behaves when used

Selecting materials for manufacture

Design and technology

Physical properties of materials

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

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

Match the material to its most important property.

Which of these is NOT a key factor in material selection?

The stages looked at in LCA are manufacture, use and {{}}.

a measure of greenhouse gases a product produces

a measure of polymer waste a product produces

a measure of water waste a product produces

a measure of greenhouse gases a footwear produces

choose materials that resist wear and tear

make parts easy to access, replace, or upgrade

What steps can designers take to ensure products last a long time?

Which material would likely give a product the longest lifespan?

How are most products disposed of in the UK?

recycling always has no environmental cost

recycling reduces demand for raw materials

Which statement about recycling is correct?

Selecting materials for manufacture

Lesson outcome