Yakisugi

High school (ages 12+)
Making & Design

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/yakisugi

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is Yakisugi?Yakisugi is a Japanese wood preservation technique that uses controlled charring to make wood strong, fire‑resistant, and long‑lasting.
2. How does Yakisugi protect wood from fire?The charcoal layer formed by charring is less flammable and acts as an insulator, slowing heat and flame spread.

Hydrophobic Surface: A surface that repels water, preventing it from being absorbed and causing damage.
Combustion: The process of burning, where a substance reacts rapidly with oxygen, producing heat and light.
Sustainable Material: A material that can be produced, used, and disposed of in a way that minimizes environmental impact.