Distinguish among materials used in the manufacturing process.

Distinction should include various types of

  • woods
  • metals
  • polymers
  • glasses
  • ceramics
  • fibers
  • composites
  • nanotechnology

and the origin of each.

Process/Skill Questions:

  • What are some materials used to make things?
  • Where do these materials come from?
  • What materials used in manufacturing can you identify in your immediate surroundings?
  • What products would be made using wood?
  • What products would be made using metal?
  • Why is material choice important in the design process?