Physical Science, New York Edition

Unit 5: Diversity of Matter

Ceramics time line

Project Type: History
Did you know that ceramics are used in space shuttle tile, computers, and artificial bones? Ceramics play an important role in technological advancement. In this project you will explore the use of ceramics in society. Your task is to construct a time line of this ancient material and how it is being used in new and creative ways with constantly changing technology.

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