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"How can understanding the reactivity of metals help us obtain raw materials cheaper and with less pollution?"
Key Concept: Systems
Related Concepts: Conditions, Interactions & Transfer
Global Context: Globalisation & Sustainability
Content summary:
- What is the activity series?
- What is the relationship between the activity series and the extraction
method for a metal?
- Should mining be replaced with recycling?
Subject Objectives:
A. Knowledge & understanding
B. Inquiry & designing
C. Processing & evaluating
D. Reflecting on the impact(s) of science
AtL: Thinking skills
Debate proposition: Mankind no longer needs to mine new sources of raw
metals and should make do with recycling and reusing the metals it has
already extracted.
Summative Assessment Task:
Case study and evaluation of the most economically sustainable way to
extract copper from a low grade ore source.
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