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Examines what glass is made from, various glass products, the design and production, special glass, and recycling.

Explains the mining of gemstones, how they become valuable cut stones, uses of gems, and the manufacture of artificial gems.

Examines how metals and alloys are produced and processed into familiar products.

Examines how rocks and minerals are formed, mined, and processed.

Explains how wood is processed into familiar products after the trees are cut down.