Exploring Science Y9 Project for 9E Making materials– Independent Learning

Purpose:
• To introduce students to the basics of ceramics, polymers, composite materials and recycling materials and how they are used in everyday life
• To encourage research, experimentation, and critical thinking skills
• To understand the properties and benefits of different types of materials, and their impact on the environment and society
• To encourage creativity and the use of recycled materials
• To understand the recycling process of the materials researched and its benefits and challenges.

A research project to give students before embarking upon the unit, or to run along-side the unit as independent learning. Although this was designed for those studying the Exploring Science curriculum, they can be used alongside other curriculums also.
Giving the pupils this project before teaching the unit can help them gain a better understanding of the material and can help them become more engaged in the learning process. It can also help them develop critical thinking skills and can help them become more independent learners.
Bundle available for Year 9– available for all units.