Glass manufacturing process

Introduction

We see glass everywhere around us, whether it is a window or a glass bottle. But do we think how glass is made? 

With this WebQuest you can learn about glass manufacturing process and hopefully this information will help you to get smarter. 

Good luck ! 

 

Task

You will watch the video given down below. Pay attention to details ! 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IjNusHQOhTM

 

After watching the video you need to answer questions in the section " Process ".

Write down your answers in your notebook. After check your answers given at the section ''Evaluation''.

 

Process

Write down whether the statement is ''True'' or ''False''. ( Every correct answer - 1 point )

 

1. The main ingredient for making glass is sand. 

2. Sand is mixed with cement to get glass.

3. It is really hot at the factory where glass is made.

4. The only way to see the river of glass is through sunglasses.

5. You can also watch the river of glass without anything. 

6. For 10 hours the mix is super heated behind think walls.

7. There are four ways to make glass without the bubbles.

8. Tin and glass don't mix.

9. The lighter glass flouts on tin.

10. In factory people cut the glass at the end.

Evaluation

Check your answers : 

 

1. True 

2. False (Mixed with sodium carbonate and calcium carbonate)

3. True 

4. False ( through polarised metal masks) 

5. False ( without anything your vision will be gone)

6. True

7. False ( only one way )

8. True

9. True

10. False (the robot do it )

Conclusion

Good job ! You finished this WebQuest and chose the answers. 

This information helped you to understand process of glass manufacturing. Your results should define your grade. If you got 10 points you listened carefully and paid attention to every detail. 

 

Credits

You can use this WebQuest for a training purposes. You can use this information to get more knowleage.

Video material is taken from https://www.youtube.com 

 

For more information search  ''Chemical and Environmental Technologies''

                                                                                                                Made by a 12 grade student