Structures, Properties,

and Uses of Matter

Content Standards
The learners demonstrate an understanding on how the uses of
different materials are related to their properties and structures.

Performance Standards
The learners shall be able to explain how the uses of different
materials are related to their properties and structures.

Learning Competencies
The learners:
1. Explain how the uses of the following materials depend on their
properties: (S11/12PS-IIId-e-20)
a. Medical implants, prosthesis
b. Sports equipment
c. Electronic devices
d. Construction supplies for buildings and furniture
e. Household gadgets
2. Explain how the properties of the above materials are determined
by their structure (S11/12PS-IIId-e-21)
Specific Learning Outcomes
1. Explain how the uses of the following
materials depend on their properties:
a. Medical implants, prosthesis
b. Sports equipment
c. Electronic devices
d. Construction supplies for buildings and
furniture
e. Household gadgets
2. Explain how the properties of the above
materials are determined by their structure
Materials that have been engineered
throughout history and improved the way we
do things:
- Polytetrafluroethylene (PTFE) - one brand is
Teflon
- Kevlar
- Carbon fibers
- Polyurethane
- Tempered glass
- Ultra high-strength concrete
- Thermoplastic
Assignment:
-chemical formula of the material
- structure of the material
- properties and uses
- how the material is manufactured
- historical development (if available)