Why do we change materials?
In this lesson, we will be learning about why we change materials. You will learn how raw materials can be changed to make synthetic materials and you will think about how the properties of these materials are different before and after the change.
Why do we change materials?
In this lesson, we will be learning about why we change materials. You will learn how raw materials can be changed to make synthetic materials and you will think about how the properties of these materials are different before and after the change.
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Key learning points
- Comparing the properties of raw vs synthetic materials
- Examples of material scientists
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4 Questions
Q1.
A raw material is...
A material that has been made by humans.
Q2.
Synthetic materials are often made from raw materials. True or false?
False.
Q3.
Tick the raw material in the following list.
Brick.
Plastic.
Q4.
Tick the synthetic material in the following list.
Sand.
Wood.
4 Questions
Q1.
Which synthetic material is made from sand?
Paper
Plastic.
Q2.
In order to make glass, sand is often mixed with other raw materials. What happens to it after this?
It is cooled.
Q3.
Why is glass a good material for a window?
It feels nice.
It is shiny.
Q4.
What did Stephanie Kwolek invent?
Steel.