Building with aluminium 0 Overview Using this Resource Connecting to the Curriculum Marking Student Responses Further Resources This task is about properties of aluminium. Question 1Change answer Wood has always been used to build frames for houses in New Zealand but now aluminium is starting to be used by some builders. What are three features of aluminium that make it a good material for house frames? Wood has always been used to build frames for houses in New Zealand but now aluminium is starting to be used by some builders. What are three features of aluminium that make it a good material for house frames? Question 1Change answer Question 3Change answer Task administration: This task can be completed with pencil and paper or online. Levels: 3, 4 Curriculum info: Science, Knowledge, Material World Keywords: properties, physical properties, society, metals, aluminium Description of task: Students write down three reasons why aluminium could be a good material for house frames instead of wood. Answers/responses: Y8 (09/1998) Any 3 of: Flexible. Strong. Quick to erect/light. Easy to join. Long lasting. Free from problems such as borer/rot/rust. Water proof. More resistant to fire. 3 correct – very difficult 2 correct – moderate 1 correct – easy Saucepans What will I use?
