Lesson Plan

Alloy Advantage

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Mix it up by using an intriguing resource that teaches young metallurgists that alloys are a metal mixture. They learn about the advantages of using alloys over pure metals and investigate titanium alloys as an example to finish the first installment of a two-part series.

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Instructional Ideas
  • Have pupils create a graphic organizer classifying materials
Classroom Considerations
  • Learners should have some basic physics knowledge, including matter, elements, compounds, and mixtures
  • There is an associated activity for this lesson
Pros
  • Includes student handouts for pre- and post-assessments
  • Provides definitions for vocabulary terms
Cons
  • No activity in this particular lesson
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