SHS3 Manufacturing Engineering · Semester 1 Week 1: Classification of Materials

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 3.1.1.LI.1

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

define advanced materials and state at least four categories (semiconductors, biomaterials, smart materials, nanomaterials) with accurate descriptions.
explain why advanced materials are important to the manufacturing industry, giving at least two reasons for each category.
identify at least three everyday devices or products in their community that rely on advanced materials and state which category each belongs to.
discuss, in small groups, the economic and social benefits of advanced materials to Ghana’s manufacturing sector.
collaborate respectfully in balanced gender groups to brainstorm and present the importance of advanced materials to the class.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Manufacturing Materials and Technologies (Strand 1)
Sub-strand: Classification of Materials (1.1)
Content standard: 3.1.1.CS.1 - Demonstrate understanding in the use of advanced materials. 3.1.1.LO.1 Group and identify materials as advanced materials and discuss their applications in the manufacturing industry. 5 Gender Equality and Social Inclusion 6 Socio-Emotional Learning
Indicator: 3.1.1.LI.1 - Outline the importance of advanced materials such as semiconductors, biomaterials, smart materials and nanomaterials.
Suggested placement: Semester 1, Week 1 (Week 1 of the year)
Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.
Curriculum reference: NaCCA curriculum document, p. 78

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Experiential Learning: Show learners videos of the applications of semiconductors, biomaterials, smart materials, and nanomaterials and lead learners to discuss their importance.
Teaching and Learning Materials:
- * Videos on the application of semiconductors
- Biomaterials
- Smart materials
- * Nanomaterials * Textbooks
- * Library resources * Internet access
- * Projector * Audio-visuals
Assessment (3.1.1.AS.1). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 1 Recall; Level 2 Skills of conceptual understanding.