How to teach materials at 11–14

By Harry Lord2020-09-17T11:28:00

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Use real life examples to help students get to grips with the properties of ceramics, polymers and composites

Different materials have different properties, and each material is carefully chosen to match the needs of the job it is performing. Ceramics, polymers and composites are some materials that come up when teaching 11–14. Use the tips and resources in this article to enhance your teaching of materials, and use the downloadable lesson presentation to teach your students about the properties of polymers.

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