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Study corrosion on bronze statues with a hands-on instructional activity. As pupils place a penny in water with salt, they observe the changes in the penny throughout a period of a week. They then analyze the pre-conservation and the post-conservation conditions of the ancient Greek statue Victorious Youth.
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Instructional Ideas
- Incorporate into a lesson on ancient Greece, and connect to a science unit on chemical reactions
- Encourage learners to perform the hands-on portion of the activity at home or in small groups in the classroom
Classroom Considerations
- Does not include a link to an image of the statue, but it is readily available online
Pros
- Connects to science, social studies, and art
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- None