1.4 Smart materials unit Edexcel GCSE DT

In this series of lessons, students gain an understanding of the theory for the Design and Technology course, Pearson Edexcel GCSE (9-1).

Lessons include objectives, keywords, engaging activities, videos and real-world examples that students can relate to. Lessons culminate in a task where students consolidate and apply the key theory that they have learnt so that they are fully prepared for their component 1 GCSE assessment.

Lessons cover the entirety of what students need to learn for this topic:

Here is the specification content organised into a clean, structured list format:

1.4.1 Modern and smart materials:

• a shape-memory alloys (SMAs)
• b nanomaterials
• c reactive glass
• d piezoelectric materials
• e temperature-responsive polymers
• f conductive inks.
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  1.4.2 Composites:
• a concrete
• b plywood
• c fibre/carbon/glass
• d reinforced polymers
• e robotic materials.
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  1.4.3 Technical textiles:
• a agro-textiles
• b construction textiles
• c geo-textiles
• d domestic textiles
• e environmentally friendly textiles
• f protective textiles
• g sports textiles.
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  1.2.4 Environmental perspectives when evaluating new and emerging technologies:
• a use of materials
• b carbon footprint
• c energy usage and consumption during manufacture and transportation
• d life cycle analysis (LCA).

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