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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...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Chapter 12 Review, Section 1: Solutions

For Students 9th - 12th
Here is a different approach to solutions: a worksheet 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 comparing solutions,...
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.
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.
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.
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.
Handout
Science Struck

Science Struck: Mild Steel Properties

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