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- Year 9
How can materials be tested to check they are fit for purpose and then applied to a design?
Many materials have different working properties that make them suitable (or not) for their intended use. In this lesson, we'll take a look at how we can test a material before we decide to use it.
- Year 9
How can materials be tested to check they are fit for purpose and then applied to a design?
Many materials have different working properties that make them suitable (or not) for their intended use. In this lesson, we'll take a look at how we can test a material before we decide to use it.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- products that they are less familiar with using themselves
- communicate their plans clearly so that others can implement them
- match and select suitable materials considering their fitness for purpose
Equipment
Basic modelling equipment (including paper / fabrics).
Content guidance
- Equipment requiring safe usage.
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
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