BASIC TECHNOLOGY

MATERIALS AND THEIR COMMON USES

(CERAMICS AND GLASSES)
 LEARNING OBJECTIVES
• State the meaning of ceramic;
• explore the uses of ceramic;
• describe the properties of ceramic and glasses
• detail the uses of glass.
 PRE-READING TEST
Ceramics are used in building construction on
walls, floor and they are used for cups, bottles,
plates and others, in your own words, explain
what you understand by ceramics.
CLASS ACTIVITY 1
Match the appropriate words.

Brittleness Wood
Fire resistant Glasses
Opaque Glasses
Transparent Ceramics
Translucent Wood
Cheaper Ceramics
 CLASS ACTIVITY 2
In each group critically examine the specimens given.

Report the following concerning each specimen

• Brittleness
• Heat resistant
• Transparency
• Translucency
• Insulation
• Fire resistance
Ceramics, properties and uses
 CLASS ACTIVITY 3
In each group critically discuss on the uses of specimens given.

1) Explore 5 products that can be produced with

the same material as specimen A.
2) Explore 5 products that can be produced with
the same material as specimen B.
 ASSIGNMENT
Use A-3 or A-4 paper and show high level of creativity.
You have been approached to design and make a chair for an outdoor
event, a kiln, a house with 100% natural light and a table that can reflect
object placed on it.
In tabular form, plan a list of materials and reasons for your choice of
material.
Submission: NEXT DAY

PRE-READ GUIDE
• Materials and their common uses (Plastics)
Reference: E-note (Week 4)