Wood properties
Produced By:
Forest Laerning
States:
Qld, NSW, SA, NT, ACT, Tas, WA
Aimed at:
Grade 7
- 10
Curriculum 9.0:
AC9TDE8K02, AC9TDE10K02, AC9TDE8P01, AC9TDE8P02, AC9TDE10P01, AC9TDE10P02
Lesson Type:
Subjects:
Keywords:
timber, trees, wood, forest
Wood properties
In this practical lesson, students will examine and compare the wood properties of different types of trees. They will learn how to measure the oven dried moisture content of wood in the laboratory, and be able to apply this knowledge when selecting appropriate uses for the timber.