Glencoe Science Level Red

Unit 4: Beyond Earth

Time line of inventions

Project Type: History

Have students explore the use of ceramics in society. Ask students to construct a time line of this ancient material and how it is being used in new and creative ways with constantly changing technology. Discuss with your students the impact that traditional ceramics such as art, dinnerware, pottery, and brick had on society and compare it to the impact that ceramics are having on our society today.

Alternate Procedure:
Lead a group discussion on the advancement of ceramics. Debate the pros and cons as a class.

Resources:
Visit these sites to help you research the history and advancement of ceramics.

The American Ceramics Society
http://www.ceramics.org/acers/aboutceramics.asp

Introduction to Ceramics
http://www.newi.ac.uk/buckleyc/ceramics.htm

The Invention of Pottery
http://archaeology.about.com/library/weekly/aa060699.htm

History of Ceramics
http://matse1.mse.uiuc.edu/ceramics/time.html

Future Trends
http://matse1.mse.uiuc.edu/ceramics/future.html

Scientific Principles of Ceramics
http://matse1.mse.uiuc.edu/ceramics/prin.html

Advanced Ceramics Technology Roadmap
http://www.advancedceramics.org/ceramics_roadmap.pdf

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