Approved training courses
Material science is the study of all the materials we see in the world around us. From the clothes we wear and the dinner plates we eat off to the new technologies used in sports, medicines and computing. In this course we look at how materials work and develop an understanding of how and why the use of materials has developed throughout history including the manipulation of desirable properties to suit particular uses. The thread of ideas links the structure and bonding of different types of materials including metals, composites, polymers and smart materials to their properties. Taking these links further forms an important element of the course as we journey from the use of traditional macromolecular structures such as metals to the micromolecular application of nano particles and future materials.
After working through this course you will be able to:
• understand the core ideas about materials;
• explain how the key ideas in materials develop and progress throughout secondary education;
• identify common misconceptions and know how these can be addressed;
• confidently and competently teach aspects of materials to secondary school students; and
• access a range of activities and resources to support students in their learning about materials
Our courses are designed to give you an in-depth understanding of key concepts in teaching chemistry. Each course can be completed at your own pace, giving you time to try out new strategies and activities in your classroom before progressing further.
On request from training provider
Online
7 hours
£0.00 GBP (plus VAT)
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Use the options below to search through the growing list of chemical sciences training courses that have been approved by the Royal Society of Chemistry.
Courses are approved for CPD purposes only; approval does not imply they will fulfill any regulatory requirements.
