Brooklyn Children’s Museum
Rocks and Minerals in Our Lives
Young geologists discover the important role that rocks and minerals play in our everyday lives through this series of hands-on activities. Starting off with a lesson that defines the difference between plants, animals, and...
Curated OER
Chapter 12 Review, Section 1: Solutions
Here is a different approach to solutions: a instructional activity that has chemistry learners use words to describe them! This is an outstanding exercise that will stretch learners to show what they know. They answer questions...
Science Struck
Science Struck: Types of Alloys and Their Uses
Looks at the composition and uses of three types of metal alloys - stainless steel, brass, and sterling silver.
Science Struck
Science Struck: Different Types of Alloys
Explains what an alloy is and lists common alloys along with their base metals.
NASA
Nasa: Material Analysis
Describes the use of alloys on the space shuttle, and how to analyze alloys using X-ray fluorescence.
Other
Tony's Home Page: Metals Used in Coins and Medals
A list of metals and alloys used in the coin and medal manufacturing industry.
Science Struck
Science Struck: Mild Steel Properties
Explains what mild steel is, their properties, and their uses.