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|title=The Material World | |title=The Material World | ||
|tagline=Exploring the properties of materials around us | |tagline=Exploring the properties of materials around us. | ||
|image=Thematerialworld1.png | |image=Thematerialworld1.png | ||
|topic=Materials | |topic=Materials | ||
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|Learning Objectives=Students should understand that: | |Learning Objectives=Students should understand that: | ||
* many different materials make up the world around us, | * many different materials make up the world around us, | ||
* we can classify materials in three main groups: metals, polymers and ceramics plus natural composite such as wood and bone | * we can classify materials in three main groups: metals, polymers and ceramics plus natural composite such as wood and bone, | ||
* materials are chosen for applications on the basis of the properties they possess. | * materials are chosen for applications on the basis of the properties they possess.<br /> | ||
Students should be more able to: | Students should be more able to: | ||
* draw up a timetable to help them plan their study | * draw up a timetable to help them plan their study, | ||
* make brief notes to clarify their understanding | * make brief notes to clarify their understanding, | ||
* review their study strategy and reflect on what they have learnt. | * review their study strategy and reflect on what they have learnt. | ||
|additional resources= | |additional resources= | ||