Plastic properties

Plastic properties

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This task is about reading information from a table about properties of plastics.
Jane tested some plastic things she found around the house. This chart shows what she found out.
 

Object

Does it float?

Does it bend?

What colour is it?

Plastic cup

White

Plastic hose

Black

Gladwrap

Clear

Rubbish bag

Black

Plastic ruler

Clear

Plastic fork

White

Small plastic toy

Red

 
Use the chart to answer the questions below.
 
a)
Name one plastic object that does not float.   ____________________
 
b)
Do all the plastic objects bend? (Circle one)
 
Yes               No               Not sure
 
c)
Which plastic object bends and is white?   ____________________
 
d)
How many black plastic objects are there?   ____________________
 
e)
Use the information in the chart to say three things about a plastic cup.
 
i)
 
 
ii)
 
 
iii)
 
 
Task administration: 
This task can be completed with pencil and paper.
Level:
2
Description of task: 
Students interpret a table on the properties of plastics by answering a series of short questions.
Curriculum Links: 
Science capabilities
The capabilities focus is brought about by the conversations you have and the questions you ask.
 
Capability: Interpret representations
This resource provides opportunities to discuss how a data table is organised (Tables and graphs
Science capabilities: 
Answers/responses: 
  Y4 (08/2000)
a) plastic hose or small plastic toy very easy
b) no very easy
c) plastic fork easy
d) 2 easy
e) Description includes the 3 characteristics:

  • floats
  • does not bend
  • white
easy
easy
easy