Find a Resource

Manufactured Wood Products Samples PPT

Lesson Overview:

This PowerPoint presentation shows cross-sections of various manufactured wood products for students to compare, and discuss.
Designed to be a flexible tool, this PowerPoint can be easily incorporated into your existing lesson plans and projects.

It covers key materials such as Cross Laminated Timber (CLT), Glulam, Plywood, Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL), Medium Density Fibreboard (MDF), Particle Board, Oriented Strand Board, and Timber Concrete Composite.

Consider posing some questions to the class for further investigation, such as:

• What are the key characteristics of Cross Laminated Timber (CLT)?
• How is Glulam produced, and what are its primary uses?
• What are the differences between Plywood and Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL)?
• What are the advantages of using Medium Density Fibreboard (MDF) in construction?
• What are the common applications of Particle Board / Chipboard?
• How does Oriented Strand Board differ from traditional plywood?
• What is a Timber Concrete Composite, and where is it typically used?
• What are the sustainability benefits of using these manufactured wood products?

Year Level/s:

Key Curriculum Areas / Subject:

N/A

National Curriculum Codes:

N/A

Strand Content Description:

N/A

General Capabilities:

Cross Curriculum Priorities:

Curriculum Connections:

ScOT Catalogue Terms:

Theme/s:

Resource Type/s:

Back