MATERIALS RESEARCH

In this section you must identify, research and fully analyse all materials which could be suitable for use in the manufacture of your design.

Identify the properties your chosen materials must have e.g a light colour, strong and fully explain the reason for these properties within your design.
Identify a range of materials which have the properties you need and outline their practical uses within society.
Make personal statements and design decisions on which materials you are intending to use and fully explain why.
Discuss any relevant effects the use of these material could have on society and the environment. E.g deforestation

The website Technology student provides a wealth of information for you to use within your materials research. The videos below also show really clearly how lots of different materials are made.