Composites Be able to explain and Recall activity mini whiteboard Q and A. Using – Smart and modern identify the suitability of product images identify the correct composite materials composites for a given used. application. Activities Understand the term Practical task/demonstration. Experiment with smart material and be concrete casting. Vacuum form a or use able to explain their flexible plastic crockery etc. Source inspiration suitability for a given from Pinterest. Experiment with different application. mixtures and include reinforcing using low Be able to identify how carbon steel wire. Undertake a comparative the material responds to test with an unreinforced sample. changes in external Practical task/demonstration: Use PMC to stimuli. produce a small badge or trinket, manufacture the same design in pewter using a low melt casting module. Compare the two-process look at speed, accuracy, safety, durability and cost. Homework/independent study Refer students to supplementary information on polymer processing and metal processing or refer them to an AQA approved textbook read – and explore the content for the next lesson. Explore online to view animations of the relevant manufacturing processes.
Composites Smart and modern materials Be able to explain and identify the suitability of composites for a given application. Understand the term smart material and be able to explain their suitability for a given application. Be able to identify how the material responds to changes in external stimuli. Recall activity – mini whiteboard Q and A. Using product images identify the correct composite used. Activities Practical task/demonstration. Experiment with concrete casting. Vacuum form a or use flexible plastic crockery etc. Source inspiration from Pinterest. Experiment with different mixtures and include reinforcing using low carbon steel wire. Undertake a comparative test with an unreinforced sample. Practical task/demonstration: Use PMC to produce a small badge or trinket, manufacture the same design in pewter using a low melt casting module. Compare the two-process look at speed, accuracy, safety, durability and cost. Homework/independent study Refer students to supplementary information on polymer processing and metal processing or refer them to an AQA approved textbook – read and explore the content for the next lesson. Explore online to view animations of the relevant manufacturing processes.