Name: ___________________________ Date Started: ______________

Course & Year: ____________________ Date Submitted: ____________

Activity I
FAMILIARIZATION
I. Objective: To familiarize the students on the different materials and processes used in
manufacturing modern items.
II. Procedures:
1. Select one or more of the following modern items or devices and conduct an
Internet search in order to determine what specific materials are used and what
specific properties this (these) material(s) possess(es) in order for the device or
item to function properly.
• Cell phone or digital camera batteries
• Cell phone displays
• Solar cells
• Wind turbine blades
• Fuel cells
• Automobile engine blocks
• Automobile bodies
• Space telescope mirrors
• Military body armor
• Sports equipment
o Soccer balls
o Basketballs
o Ski poles
o Ski boots
o Snowboards
o Golf clubs
o Golf balls
o Kayaks
o Lightweight bicycle frames

2. Write an essay in which you report your findings.

III. Results and Discussion:

IV. Learning Acquired:

V. References (if any):