Year 9 baseline

Which of these materials are softwoods?

• Pine

• Iroko

• Aluminium

• MDF

• Corrugated board

Which of these materials are hardwoods?

• Pine

• Iroko

• Aluminium

• MDF

• Corrugated board

Which of these materials are ferrous metals?

• Pine

• Iroko

• Aluminium

• Steel

• Corrugated board

Which of these materials are non-ferrous metals?

• Pine

• Iroko

• Aluminium

• Steel

• Corrugated board

Oak is used to make furniture. Why do you think this material has been chosen?

• It is cheap

• It is easy to paint

• It is easy to shape

• It has an attractive grain pattern

• It is a softwood

Pine is used to make kitchen utensils. Why do you think this material has been chosen?

• It is a hardwood

• It is easy to paint

• It is a good thermal insulator

• It is attractive

• It doesn't rot

What is the name given to the natural pattern of lines that appears in wood?

Match the following manufacturing process with its description:

Measuring and Marking out

• Using wax to improve colour and texture

• Using a saw to remove excess material

• Accurately planning where to cut and shape

Match the following manufacturing process with its description:

Cutting and shaping

• Using wax to improve colour and texture

• Using a saw to remove excess material

• Accurately planning where to cut and shape

Match the following manufacturing process with its description:

Finishing technique

• Using wax to improve colour and texture

• Using a saw to remove excess material

• Accurately planning where to cut and shape