Saucepans

Saucepans

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This task is about physcial properties of wood and metal.

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metal saucepan with a wooden handle
Some saucepans are made entirely from stainless steel, except for their handles which are made from wood. 
 
Write down two qualities of stainless steel which make it a suitable material for saucepans.
Why is wood a suitable material for saucepan handles?
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This task can be completed with pencil and paper or online.
Levels:
3, 4
Curriculum info: 
Science, Knowledge, Material World
Keywords: 
physical properties, metals, wood
Description of task: 
Students explain why most of a saucepan is made of metal but has a handle made of wood.
Answers/responses: 
   Y7 (03/1997) Y8 (03/1997)
a) Any 2 of:

•   malleable/can be shaped
•   good heat conductor
•   high melting point
•   strong
•   non-reactive, i.e., doesn't rust
•   easily cleaned
•   other correct responses may be 
     possible

 very difficult difficult
b) Wood is a heat insulator, i.e., it doesn't conduct heat well. easy easy