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9E Building for the future

A roof over our heads
Distinguish between metals and non-metals by their properties. Explain why the grouping of elements in the Periodic Table is useful. Explain how developments in building technology have changed our lives. Identify some properties of metals that make them useful in building.
 * Outcomes (what you will be able to do by the end of this lesson) **


 * Starter**
 * Complete and mark the quick quiz
 * Traffic light the first column on your target sheet (red = I can't do this, yellow = I can do this a little, but I'm not sure, green = I can confidently answer questions on this)


 * Activities**
 * 1) How much do you remember from previous studies about metals and non-metals? Watch the skoool tutorials on [|metals] and [|non-metals] to refresh your understanding. Alternatively watch the brainpop on [|metals]
 * 2) What the words scientists use to describe materials and their properties? Complete this worksheet on the [[file:ES9_Ea057_19msu.doc|words and their definitions]]. Once done print it off and stick it into your exercise book.
 * 3) Complete [[file:ES9_CHAP_Ea4.pdf|Different properties]] to demonstrate your understanding of how properties can be used to distinguish between metals and non-metals.
 * 4) How can different materials be used? What properties are needed for building? Complete [[file:ES9_CHAP_Ea7.pdf|useful metals]]
 * 5) Answer Q5a,b from p56-7 of Exploring Science 9
 * 6) Extension: find out about how different Scientists developed Mendeleev's periodic table by reading [[file:ES9_CHAP_Ea8.pdf|Developing the periodic table]]. Answer the questions at the bottom of the sheet.

Review completed classwork / key term quiz
 * Summary**

Download complete the gapfill on, print-off and stick into your exercise book. You can copy and complete if you have a problem printing.
 * Homework**