In this worksheet, students identify the minerals and metals in objects commonly used in their house and look at the properties that make the metal suitable for use in these objects.

To be used in conjunction with the ‘Mining makes your house’ interactive.

Australian Curriculum content statements
Science: ACSSU031(2); ACSSU032(2); ACSHE035 (2); ACSIS037 (2); ACSIS038 (2); ACSIS040 (2); ACSSU074 (4); ACSIS068 (4)