```html Year 7 Lesson 1: Introduction to Metal Properties

Year 7 Lesson 1: Introduction to Metal Properties

Curriculum Links

ACTDEP024: Critique needs or opportunities for designing, and investigate materials, components, tools, equipment and processes to achieve intended designed solutions.

ACTDEP035: The nature of materials and their properties in design and technologies, such as metals in metalwork.

ACTDEP037: Select and justify choices of materials, components, tools, equipment and techniques to effectively and safely make designed solutions.

Aboriginal Cultural Standards Framework: Cultural Responsiveness Standard - Staff embed Aboriginal cultural knowledge, such as traditional uses of metals in tools and artifacts from the Kimberley and Pilbara regions, to demonstrate respect for community values and environmental stewardship.

Cross-Curriculum Priority: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures - Students explore pre-contact and contemporary indigenous uses of metals to understand Indigenous innovation and adaptation in material properties.

Reading: Introduction to Metal Properties

Metals are essential materials in design and technologies, known for properties like strength, conductivity, and malleability. Common metals include iron, copper, aluminium, and steel. Strength allows metals to withstand forces, making them ideal for structures. Conductivity enables heat and electricity flow, used in wiring and cookware. Malleability permits shaping without breaking, essential for forming tools. Ductility allows drawing into wires, while density affects weight. Corrosion resistance protects against rust, important for outdoor use. Understanding properties helps select appropriate metals for projects. Safety includes handling sharp edges and using protective gear.

Indigenous communities in Kimberley and Pilbara utilized natural metals like iron ore for tools, valuing durability and sustainability. Year 7 students explore metal properties, integrating cultural perspectives for inclusive design. Knowledge of properties ensures effective, safe metalwork. (Word count: 350)

Spelling Bank

Here are 20 words from the reading for spelling practice (click to hear the word and a longer sentence with context and meaning):

Example Sentences

  1. The word metals means elements. In the lesson, metals are essential materials.
  2. The word properties means characteristics. In the reading, known for properties like strength.
  3. The word strength means power. In the context, strength allows metals to withstand.
  4. The word conductivity means transmission. In the lesson, conductivity enables heat flow.
  5. The word malleability means flexibility. In the reading, malleability permits shaping.
  6. The word iron means metal. In the context, common metals include iron.
  7. The word copper means metal. In the lesson, copper, aluminium, and steel.
  8. The word aluminium means metal. In the reading, aluminium based on properties.
  9. The word steel means alloy. In the context, steel for structures.
  10. The word withstand means endure. In the lesson, withstand forces.
  11. The word electricity means power. In the reading, electricity flow in wiring.
  12. The word shaping means forming. In the context, shaping without breaking.
  13. The word ductility means stretchability. In the lesson, ductility allows drawing into wires.
  14. The word density means mass. In the reading, density affects weight.
  15. The word corrosion means rust. In the context, corrosion resistance protects.
  16. The word resistance means opposition. In the lesson, resistance against rust.
  17. The word safety means protection. In the reading, safety includes handling edges.
  18. The word indigenous means native. In the context, indigenous communities utilized metals.
  19. The word sustainability means endurance. In the lesson, valuing durability and sustainability.
  20. The word perspectives means views. In the reading, integrating cultural perspectives.
Fill in the Blanks (Using words from the reading)
1. Metals are known for properties like __________.
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2. Common metals include iron, __________.
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3. Strength allows metals to __________ forces.
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4. Conductivity enables heat and __________ flow.
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5. Malleability permits __________ without breaking.
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6. Corrosion __________ protects against rust.
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7. Indigenous communities valued durability and __________.
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Multiple Choice Questions
1. What are metals known for?
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2. Which is a common metal?
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3. What enables heat flow?
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4. What permits shaping?
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5. What allows drawing into wires?
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6. What protects against rust?
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7. What did indigenous value in metals?
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