Course & Classroom Basics
This document explains grading, rules, and daily expectations.
What is the syllabus?
What is technology?
This material type includes wood and cotton.
What are natural materials?
Copper has high _____ conductivity.
What is electrical conductivity?
This material is used in wiring because of its excellent conductivity.
What is copper?
This percentage of your grade comes from projects.
What is 40%?
These are resources that come directly from nature.
What are natural materials?
This type of material is made from long chains of molecules and includes plastics and rubber.
What are polymers?
Stainless steel doesn't rust because it has high ____ resistance.
What is corrosion resistance?
This kitchen item is made of ceramic because of its heat resistance.
What is a mug?
The 3 main things we'll learn this year in Materials & Processes
What are materials, processes, and manufacturing?
This term means the ability of a material to resist wearing away by chemicals.
What is chemical resistance?
This type of material is used to make glass and bricks.
What are ceramics?
Rubber bands lose shape in hot environments because they have low _____ resistance?
What is heat resistance?
Aluminum soda cans are popular because they are lightweight and have this type of resistance.
What is corrosion resistance?
If you turn in work late, this is what happens.
What is 10 points deducted for each day it's late after a 3 day grace period?
This is the property that measures how easily heat passes through a material.
What is thermal conductivity?
Kevlar, carbon fiber, and fiberglass belong to this category?
What are composites?
This property makes Teflon popular for non-stick pans.
What is chemical resistance?
This polymer is used in bottles because it resists chemicals like acids and bases.
What is polyethylene?
Why do you think projects make up such a large portion of your grade?
What is because hands-on learning and real-world application are the main focus of the course?
This term means the process of turning raw materials into finished goods using tools, machines, and human effort.
What is manufacturing?
Why might an engineer choose a composite over a pure material like metal or ceramic?
What is because composites combine strengths of different materials?
Why is it important to test multiple properties of a material before using it in manufacturing?
What is because no single property is enough, strength, resistance, and performance all matter for safety and function?
If you were designing a new cell phone case, which material type would you choose and why?
What is polymer (plastic) or composite, because it is lightweight, impact resistant, and can be customized.