1. Materials groups and
properties
Types, properties and uses

2. Learning objectives
By the end of this session you should:
•be familiar with technical language to describe
some materials
•Know the physical properties of some materials
•Be able to sort and classify some materials
according to their properties

3. 1. What physical, mechanical and aesthetic
properties does the main material have?
2. What are the main property requirements
of the finished product?
3. What properties were important during
the making of the product?

5. Categories/ classifying
Material type: wood (soft or hard wood),
metal (ferrous or non-ferrous) and plastic
(thermoplastic and thermosetting)
Property: waterproof, ductile, tough ….

6. Copper

7. Brass

8. Aluminium

9. Mild Steel

10. Stainless Steel

11. Iron & Steel

12. saeM
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Ferrous
Non-Ferrous

13. Taboo
You have 2 minutes to guess as many
words on the card as possible.