Timber properties and processes

Design and technology

Pupils will analyse products to identify features in the products.  They will also identify the materials, material properties and manufacturing processes used to create the products.  They will   conduct functional tests to collect and analyse data to inform design decisions.

Product analysis: encouraging healthy lifestyles

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.

Some of the moisture in timber is removed to around 10 - 20%.

Match the three stages of processing timber with their description.

The Forestry Stewardship Council aims to ...

Why is beech suitable for kitchen utensils?

What kind of manufacturing process is wood turning?

What advantages do manufactured boards have over natural timber?

Which of these are common defects in natural timber?

Light colour, easy to work, used in internal construction.

Even grain, used for internal construction and furniture.

Light colour with darker grain, used for exterior construction.

Very soft and easy to work, often used for modelling.

Very close grain ideal for high quality furniture,  brown/red colour.

Light to mid brown in colour, tough and durable used for floors.

Light colour, very close grain, used for kitchenware and tool handles.

Content guidance

Risk assessment required - equipment

Adult supervision required

Starter Quiz