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?