Properties
of Material |
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| 1. rough -
until it is sanded smooth 2. hard 3. bendy (pliable) if in sticks or thin pieces 4. dry 5. light - compared to other building materials and it will float on water Experiment with different materials
to see which float as well as wood
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1. a weight - it is
strong 2. water - it slowly absorbs liquids but wet wood attracts moulds which eventually destroy it 3. shaping and carving - it is an easy material to use for decorative work 4. insects - woodworm, deathwatch beetle and other insects bore into wood and, again, destroy it Find out
which types of wood these insects like best |
1. electricity - it
will not carry an electrical charge 2. hot or cold - wood is a good thermal insulator and will keep heat or cold in and out Why were the rooms of Tudor houses like Blakesley Hall lined with wood panelling |
1. if heated - it
produces heat and burns to ashes 2. if allowed to dry out too quickly - it cracks 3. if mashed up - it can be made into paper Find out how many things were made of wood years ago. What materials are used for these things nowadays? |