Metals & Wood
Science: Year 5 & 6 National Curriculum, topic 3.1.4
Metals & Wood
Metals and wood are used in different ways based on their properties.
Use of metals
- We use metals because they are very hard and generally very strong.
- Metals are also good conductors.
- We use metals in cars, lorries, electrical wiring, and cooking appliances at home.
Use of wood
- We use wood as it’s quite hard and light.
- We use wood in building homes and boats.
Test yourself on Metals & Wood
What material would we normally use to build cars and lorries?
What material would we normally use to build homes and boats?
A material is a good conductor. Which of this is it most likely to be?