An Introduction to Materials - Results Tables

The educational resources include comprehensive tables that categorise various materials based on their properties and the objects they are commonly used to create. One table meticulously lists the characteristics of materials, such as whether they are shiny or dull, hard or soft, rough or smooth. It also indicates if the materials are stretchy, stiff, bendy, waterproof, transparent, or absorbent. This table provides an at-a-glance understanding of the physical attributes of a range of materials, including hard plastic, rock, paper, metal, cotton, wood, glass, soft plastic, fabric, card, wool, leather, rubber, and ceramic.

Another table correlates everyday objects with the materials they are made from, although the specific materials are not listed in the provided text. The objects include desks, doors, windows, flooring, paintbrushes, light bulbs, soda cans, and plastic bottles. These tables serve as a valuable educational tool for students to learn about material science and the practical application of materials in manufacturing and design. By exploring the properties of materials, students can gain insight into why certain materials are chosen for specific objects based on their functional requirements and aesthetic considerations.