Structure of metals

Description of the structure of metals and metal properties of the most used metals in the engineering industry.

Motivation phase
What do you see?

What do you see in the photo? It is a workshop. What kind of materials do you recognize? Which is the most represented type of material in the photo? Metal.

Motivation phase
Pay attention

Do you know what the metals are used for? Watch the video and find out.

Information phase
What are metals made out of?

Metals are made of elements. In the periodic table find metal elements. Two of the most common metals that can be found in day to day life are iron and aluminium, including their alloys. Steel is simply iron alloyed with a small amount of carbon and usually other elements.

Information phase
Structure of metals

Watch the presentation and explore what crystal structure of metal looks like.

Information phase
Compare a crystal structure of metals

HCP, BCC, and FCC are the three most common crystal structures in metals. Draw and compare them.

Information phase
Uses of metals and nonmetals

Watch the video and compare metals and nonmetals and their use.

Consolidation phase
Let's create a mind map

Be creative and make a mind map ''Structure of metals''. There is an example as a small help.

Consolidation phase
Time to play

It is time to play the millionaire game. Good luck!

Resource information

Level: Level 2
Subject: Mechanics
Language: English
Estimated time to complete: 15+ minutes