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Brooklyn Children’s Museum

Rocks and Minerals in Our Lives

For Teachers K - 6th Standards
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...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Chapter 12 Review, Section 1: Solutions

For Students 9th - 12th
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...
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Handout
Science Struck

Science Struck: Types of Alloys and Their Uses

For Students 9th - 10th
Looks at the composition and uses of three types of metal alloys - stainless steel, brass, and sterling silver.
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Handout
Science Struck

Science Struck: Different Types of Alloys

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains what an alloy is and lists common alloys along with their base metals.
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Article
NASA

Nasa: Material Analysis

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the use of alloys on the space shuttle, and how to analyze alloys using X-ray fluorescence.
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Website
Other

Tony's Home Page: Metals Used in Coins and Medals

For Students 9th - 10th
A list of metals and alloys used in the coin and medal manufacturing industry.
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Handout
Science Struck

Science Struck: Mild Steel Properties

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains what mild steel is, their properties, and their uses.