Materials Technology (Wood)
Research/Investigation Resources
At this stage, we want to research what is known about such a project. We also want to investigate as many sources as we can. This helps us into the next stage where we will begin to design our own ideas, using what we have learned by researching/investigating.
Examples here include:
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Books/Catalogues
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Nature
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Other People
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Similar Products
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Internet
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Other ways​
Books/Catalogues
help us read and explore existing ideas. They also help us find out more about our project
Nature
gives us ideas about design that may inspire us
Design in Nature
Video
Other People
can give us a different view. Everybody sees things slightly differenly. This can also guide us to explore further sources.
Similar products
show us what works and how creative other people have been - This means we too can be just as creative
Internet
puts us in touch with a world of possibilities and ideas