Wood Types Reference Cards
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Help pupils identify and compare common timbers and manufactured boards with this set of compact reference cards. Each card gives the wood name, classification as hardwood, softwood or manufactured board, common uses, workability, working properties and grain, formatted as A6 cards ready to print and use. Ideal for classroom displays, supporting design and technology theory lessons, aiding revision for materials knowledge or providing portable reference during practical workshops.
What's inside
- Type
- Worksheet
- Pages
- 8 pages
- Subject
- Design & technology
- Access
- Free with an account
- Edit
- Fully editable in the studio
About this resource
Help pupils identify and compare common timbers and manufactured boards with this set of compact reference cards. Each card gives the wood name, classification as hardwood, softwood or manufactured board, common uses, workability, working properties and grain, formatted as A6 cards ready to print and use. Ideal for classroom displays, supporting design and technology theory lessons, aiding revision for materials knowledge or providing portable reference during practical workshops.
How to use it in class
- Use it for independent practice once the idea has been modelled
- Set it as homework or a cover lesson — it works without you there
- Go through the answers together to spot and fix misconceptions
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