Copper Development Association supports education through the provision of curriculum-related materials for KS3, KS4 and 'A' level chemistry, physics and biology. Much of this material is available from the Association for Science Education's website, www.schoolscience.co.uk. In addition, posters and CDs are available, free of charge, directly from CDA, to schools in the UK and Ireland.
Copper plays a vital part in shaping our lives. In this collection of resources aimed at 11-18 years old, you can find out about the Biology, Chemistry and Physics of copper and discover why copper is important. |
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Copper is hidden away in everyday objects around our homes, including phones, water pipes, locks and electrical wiring.
People have been using copper since 9000 BC. One of the reasons copper is so important is that it can be made into alloys. That means it can be combined with other metals to make new alloys, like brass and bronze. These are harder, stronger and more corrosion resistant than pure copper.
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Copper is an excellent conductor of electricity and heat; it is strong, ductile and easily joined by soldering or brazing, and it is hygienic, easy to alloy and resists corrosion.
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Test your knowledge and have a go at the 15-question copper quiz. |
Copper in numbers 
Some fascinating facts and figures about copper!
Take the Copper Challenge 
Test your knowledge and have a go at the 15-question copper quiz.
Online resources
There are nine online resources (e-sources) about copper, written by science teachers and aimed at different science subjects and different ages, as shown below. These e-sources are hosted on the Schoolscience site.
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Publications, Posters and CDs
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To see all available CDA resources see Publications and Software.
P5 - The Copper Cycle 
Summary of the recycling of copper and copper alloys. Student work sheets on the reverse. 1993.
P7 - Copper - the Vital Metal Poster (14-16) 
A2 poster showing the contribution copper makes to our daily lives - for health, technology, energy and sustainability.
CD 5 - Copper - the Vital Metal (14-16)
KS3 and KS4 Chemistry, Physics and Biology on CD (from www.schoolscience.co.uk) 2003.
CD 6 - Copper and Electricity (16-19)
A Level Physics 'Copper and Electricity' on CD (from www.schoolscience.co.uk) 2004.
Pub 191 - Copper - the friendly metal (11-14)
Cartoon booklet telling the story of how copper features in our daily lives. 2007.
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