Rusting: a lateral thinking problem | 11–14 years

Learners apply their knowledge of rusting in the context of shipwrecks. A lateral thinking exercise and planning an investigation will help them develop higher-order skills.

This activity looks at rusting in the context of shipwrecks. It aims to develop higher order thinking skills including some lateral thinking and creative thinking. It has different demands to the traditional experiment to show the factors needed for rusting to occur.

Classroom resources include a Powerpoint presentation, student sheet and support sheet. There are also teacher notes and technician notes available to support the delivery of the lesson.

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