This unit consists of three topics, each more substantial than a single lesson and intended to be covered over the course of a week.
Topic 1: Stock forms and types of metals
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Topic 2: Performance characteristics
Topic 3: Testing and treatments of metals
End of unit assessment
There are worksheets, homework tasks, and an assessment test, each with answers included in this unit.
Summary
Containing specific information about a broad selection of ferrous, non-ferrous and alloyed metals, this unit explains their performance characteristics as well as the stock forms in which they are likely to be available. The enhancement of metals through heat treatment is explained as well as how the testing of different metal properties is conducted.
What's included in the toolkit?
The A Level units have been written to satisfy the specification for the AQA 7552 Product Design qualification. Each unit contains:
PowerPoint slides for each topic Detailed lesson plans Learning objectives and outcomes Worksheets and homework activities with answers End-of-unit, exam-style assessment test with answers Other material and links to online resources
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