⚔️ Part 1: Medieval Metals Knowledge

1. Which two metals were most important in medieval times?

Gold and silver

Iron and bronze

Copper and tin

Lead and zinc

2. Bronze is an example of an:

Pure metal

Alloy

Chemical compound

Mineral

3. Which metals combine to make bronze?

Bronze = _____________ + _____________

4. Check all the physical properties that are important for medieval weapons and tools:

Hardness

Malleability

Strength

Colour

Corrosion resistance

🔬 Part 2: Experimental Observations

5. Record your observations from the metal testing experiment:

Hardness Test (scratch test):

Iron sample: _________________________________________________

Bronze sample: _______________________________________________

Malleability Test (bending test):

Iron sample: _________________________________________________

Bronze sample: _______________________________________________

Appearance:

Iron sample: _________________________________________________

Bronze sample: _______________________________________________

6. Based on your observations, which metal was harder?

Iron

Bronze

They were the same

7. Which metal was more malleable (easier to bend)?

Iron

Bronze

They were the same

🏰 Part 3: Medieval Applications

8. Explain why iron was preferred for making swords and tools in medieval times. Use scientific language in your answer.

9. What is one disadvantage of iron compared to bronze, and how did this affect medieval life?

10. A medieval blacksmith needs to choose between iron and bronze for making armour. Based on the properties you investigated, which would you recommend and why?

Medieval Metals Investigation

Medieval Metals Investigation

⚔️ Part 1: Medieval Metals Knowledge

🔬 Part 2: Experimental Observations

🏰 Part 3: Medieval Applications

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