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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Metals and Metallic Bonds

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students investigate the physical and chemical properties of metals and metallic bonds.
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Handout
Chem4kids

Chem4 Kids: Metals in the Periodic Table

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site provides a general overview of the metals in the periodic table. Content explores the different types of metals, and how you can identify a metal.
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Website
Chem4kids

Chem4 Kids: Alloys

For Students 5th - 8th
This resource will allow readers the ability to identify alloys and understand types of alloys.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Chemistry: Alloys

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Explains the composition and uses of alloys.
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Activity
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Plix: Scientific Notation in Chemistry: Metallic Bonding and Metals

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this interactive you will drag the appropriate alloy to the correct figure. You will need a sign-in to access this media, but it will be well worth your time!
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Physical Science: Alloys

For Students 7th - 9th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Definition of alloys and examples.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Chemistry: Alloys

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Definition of alloy and examples.
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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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Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Alloy

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Encyclopedia Wikipedia provides the definition of the term, "Alloy," and then offers hyperlinks to special alloys. The information is very brief, but factual, and worth checking out on the subject.
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Kids Science: Metals

For Students 1st - 9th
Kid's learn about the science and chemistry of Metals. Types, alloys, and the properties of metal.
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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: Physical Properties of Steel

For Students 9th - 10th
Looks at the physical properties of steel and its important uses in day-to-day life and in industry.
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Handout
Science Struck

Science Struck: Properties of Nichrome Wire

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains the properties of the alloy nichrome and what it is used for.
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Handout
Science Struck

Science Struck: Properties of Steel

For Students 9th - 10th
Looks at the properties of steel and some interesting facts about it.
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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.