Below are a list of topics in different subject in the secondary school curriculum in England which have links to Materials Science and Engineering – if you believe we have missed any then please let us know.
Source: National curriculum in England: secondary curriculum – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Chemistry
Properties of different states of matter
Properties of metals and non-metals (Periodic Table)
Properties of ceramics, polymers and composites
Physics
Energy changes and transfers
Forces (stretching and squashing)
Design and Technology
Materials selection based on their properties
Understanding and use of materials for structural elements
Art and Design
Increase proficiency of students in handling materials
Chemistry
Periodic Table and physical properties
Properties of metals and non metals
Bulk properties relating to bonding (e.g. diamond, graphite and graphene)
Reduction and oxidation (including extraction from ores)
Smart materials
Physics
Forces
Energy and phase changes
Chemistry
Crystal structures
Electrochemical cells
Physics
Bulk properties of materials
Youngs modulus and Hooke’s Law
Solids under stress (behaviour of brittle and ductile materials)
Thermal and electrical properties of materials
Imaging techniques (e.g. ultrasound and x-ray imaging)
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