Technologies · Year 8 · Design and Technologies: Engineered Solutions for Real Users · Extension Unit
Engineering Principles and Materials Selection
Students apply principles of force, motion, and material properties to evaluate and select materials for engineered solutions.
ACARA Content DescriptionsAC9TDE8K02AC9TDE8K03
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Students apply principles of force, motion, and material properties to evaluate and select materials for engineered solutions.
Key Questions
- How do we predict how a material will behave under load before we build?
- Which selection criteria matter most when material costs and supply are uncertain?
- Where do composite materials outperform single-material choices?
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