d3o - teaching materials
KS3 Faraday matrix map
(83 k) Updated 19 September 2008
1) Science behind the materials
Science behind the material (full pack)
(614 k) Updated 10 September 2008
Outline - science behind the material
(436 k) Updated 08 October 2008
Odd one out (activity)
(90 k) Updated 08 October 2008
Solid liquid gas (worksheet)
(78 k) Updated 08 October 2008
Stringy particles (instruction-sheet)
(88 k) Updated 08 October 2008
2) Designer materials
Designer materials (full pack)
(293 k) Updated 10 September 2008
Outline - designer materials
(169 k) Updated 08 October 2008
Engineered materials
(75 k) Updated 08 October 2008
Fit for purpose
(54 k) Updated 08 October 2008
Designer materials (worksheet)
(143 k) Updated 08 October 2008
3) Engineering processes
Engineering processes (full pack)
(27278 k) Updated 10 September 2008
Outline - engineering processes
(78 k) Updated 08 October 2008
Cast products
(331 k) Updated 08 October 2008
Modular products
(91 k) Updated 08 October 2008
4) Faraday Competition
5) Engineering Diploma
Unit intentions
This unit focuses on developing understanding of material engineering; that is ‘engineering’ materials in order to improve their properties in a specific way. It requires the student to explore materials, looking at how their molecules behave and understanding how this directly affects the characteristics and properties of the material. With clear links to industrial case studies, the unit explores how materials have been engineered to manufacture products with specific characteristics. It allows the students to apply the knowledge and understanding of engineering materials in a practical way, simulating many industrial processes.
Links to the new secondary curriculum, the importance of
Science - experimentation and modelling are used to develop and evaluate explanations, encourage critical and creative thought.
Design and technology - working in stimulating contexts that provide a range of opportunities and drawing on the local ethos, community and wider world, pupils identify needs and opportunities.
Mathematics - providing tools for understanding science, engineering, technology and economics.
Links to the new secondary curriculum: Key concepts
Science
2.1a practical and enquiry skills - use a range of scientific methods and techniques to develop and test ideas and explanations
Design and technology
1.1a designing and making - applying knowledge of materials and production processes to design products and produce practical solutions that are relevant and fit for purpose
1.3c creativity - exploring and experimenting with ideas, materials, technologies and techniques
Mathematics
1.3b applications and implications of mathematics - understanding that mathematics is used as a tool in a wide range of contexts
1.3c recognising the rich historical and cultural roots of mathematics
STEM
All four activities integrate science, design and technology and mathematics through both the application of knowledge and understanding and testing and trialling to further develop knowledge and understanding. The activities present clear links to the key learning across each of the subjects and aim to provide a learning experience for the student that makes sense of the learning in a real way.
Activity 1 has a predominantly science focus – chemistry, states of matter and particle theory. This knowledge and understanding is applied and reinforced in Activity 2. ‘Designer materials,’ provides an opportunity for students to explore engineered materials in more detail, looking at a range of new or smart materials in industry.
Activity 3 focuses upon experimenting, testing and trialling developing materials and processes that provide products with the required characteristics and properties. The final activity allows the students to apply their understanding in this field through a ‘real’ engineering context.
