BASIC TECHNOLOGY

MATERIALS AND THEIR COMMON USES

(PLASTICS)
 LEARNING OBJECTIVES
• Compare and contrast thermosetting and
thermoplastics;
• discuss the properties of plastics;
• explore the items made of thermosetting and
thermoplastics.
 PRE-READING TEST
Plastics are polymers and they are of two types,
by using table, compare and contrast
thermosetting and thermoplastics.
CLASS ACTIVITY 1
Match the appropriate words.

Poor conductor of heat Wood

High density Plastics
Low density Glasses
Porosity to water Plastics
Malleability Metals
Non-rust/corrode Plastics
Plastics, properties and uses
 CLASS ACTIVITY 2
In each group critically examine the specimens given.

1) Specimen A is made of what plastic type?

2) Specimen B is made of what plastic type?
3) Explore 5 products that can be produced with
the same material as specimen A.
4) Explore 5 products that can be produced with
the same material as specimen B.
 ASSIGNMENT
Home appliances are made of plastics, examine 5 objects
made of each type of plastics.
In tabular form, plan a list of those appliances and state the
property or reason that qualifies each of them for its use.
Submission: NEXT DAY

PRE-READ GUIDE
• Materials and their common uses (Rubber)
Reference: E-note (Week 5)