Material Properties: Strength and Durability
Testing materials for their strength and how well they withstand wear and tear.
Key Questions
- Compare the strength of paper to cardboard.
- Explain why a house is built with bricks and not paper.
- Predict which material would last longest as a shoe sole.
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
Suggested Methodologies
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