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Exploring Ceramics: Properties, Uses, and Creation Process

Discover the world of ceramics, from its origins in clay to its applications in everyday objects. Learn about the properties and uses of ceramics, and delve into the fascinating process of creating ceramic products. Engage in activities exploring how ceramics are made and their unique characteristics. Uncover the importance of ceramics in various industries, from space exploration to household items. Gain insights into the distinctive features of ceramics and their significance in the modern world.

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Exploring Ceramics: Properties, Uses, and Creation Process

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  1. Ceramics 29/12/2016

  2. Ceramics 23/04/15 Starter: Look at the materials below and suggest the best material for each object AND explain the reason for your choice. 1. A school chair – wood, metal or plastic. 2. A cup for a child – plastic, ceramic or glass.3. Shoes – synthetic leather or leather

  3. What are ceramics? Ceramic means ‘of pottery’. Its made out of clay soil, that has been dug out of the ground and heated in a kiln oven. Clay an be easily shaped, and ceramics have excellent strength and hardness properties; however, they are often brittle in nature.  Ceramics materials are compounds

  4. Activity 1: What are ceramics? You use things made out of ceramics EVERY day. Can you think of any? Write a list of 3 Three things I use daily that are made of ceramics are: 1………………….. 2…………………. 3…………………..

  5. Review

  6. How bricks are made

  7. Activity 2: What do you think is the order for how ceramics are made? Discuss in pairs

  8. Review Activity:Use your list of the to draw a comic strip for making ceramics. Use pencil and ruler.

  9. Activity:Use your list of the to draw a comic strip for making ceramics. Use pencil and ruler. Clay mixed with water to make soft Clay moulded Clay dug out of ground Clay fired in a kiln Finished product is used glazed

  10. Ceramic Properties and Uses How do you think ceramics were used on one of these?

  11. The space shuttle

  12. Activity: Using your knowledge of the properties of ceramics which materials from the table are likely to NOT be ceramics? Explain how you came to your answer.

  13. Review Not likely to be ceramic Likely to be Ceramic

  14. Plenary • Clay is a ceramic. • The space shuttle is powered by a ceramic. • All ceramics are heat resistant. • Ceramics contain ionic bonds. • Ceramics can conduct electricity. • Ceramics are rare to find. • Ceramics are brittle.

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