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MEANING OF MATERIALS A material is a substance or mixture of substances that constitutes an object. Materials can be pure or impure, living or non-living matter. Materials can be classified based on their physical and chemical properties, or on their geographical origin or biological function. Materials are resources used in making products of technology. TYPES OF MATERIALS Wood materials Plastic materials Metal materials EXAMPLES OF PRODUCTS MADE FROM WOOD MATERIALS Products made from wood materials are bow and arrow, shelter, furniture, doors and windows bridges, electric poles etc. EXAMPLES OF PRODUCTS MADE FROM PLASTIC MATERIALS Products made from plastic materials include the following: rulers, toothbrushes, electronics, shirts and blouses buttons, plastic pipes, buckets etc EXAMPLES OF PRODUCTS MADE FROM METAL MATERIALS Products made from metal materials are pipes, roofing sheets, cylinder, pots, spoons, containers, bolts and nuts etc USES OF WOOD MATERIALS Wood materials are used for home construction. Domestic constructions made out of wood were popular many years ago and are still widely used. It is used for making fence and decorating gardens It is used for making utensils It is used for creating art It is used for making musical instruments It is used for making sports equipment and toys STRATEGIES AND ACTIVITIES The Teacher revises the previous week lesson. The Teacher introduces the new topic. The Teacher explains the note in details. The Teacher gives room for pupils to ask questions. The Teacher evaluates the pupils. ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION 1 .Define materials Identify the materials used in technology List types of materials State what materials are used for ASSIGNMENT List and explain materials used for making products of technology. See also Forms of Force Forms of Energy Forms of Energy MODERN TECHNOLOGY Forms of Technology

MEANING, TYPES AND IDENTIFICATION OF MATERIALS