What's it made of? 0 Overview Using this Resource Connecting to the Curriculum Marking Student Responses Further Resources This task is about properties of materials, and how they are used for different purposes. Question 1Change answer Complete the table below. The first line has been done for you. Complete the table below. The first line has been done for you. What is it? What is it used for? What material is it made from? Why is the material good for the job? scissors cutting paper metal sharp window letting light in i) gum boots keeping feet dry ii) kitchen towel wiping up spills iii) sweater wearing iv) spade digging v) pingpong ball playing vii) Task administration: This task can be completed with pencil and paper or online. Level: 3 Curriculum info: Science, Understanding about science, Material World Keywords: properties, society, materials Description of task: Students complete a table for six common objects by stating the material used to make each object and a useful property of that material. Curriculum Links: Science capabilities The capabilities focus is brought about by the conversations you have and the questions you ask. Capability: Gather and interpret data This resource provides opportunities to discuss how the properties of a material suit their use. Science capability: Gather and interpret data (TKI) Science capabilities: Gather and interpret data Answers/responses: Y6 (09/1998) i) glass see through easy ii) rubber/plastic waterproof moderate iii) paper/cloth absorbent difficult iv) wool/fabric keeps wearer warm difficult v) metal strong difficult vi) plastic bounces difficult Other Level 3 ARB resources about physical properties are: Saucepans Properties of paper Building with aluminium Powders and crystals Will the jars float or sink? Come to your senses Which paper soaks up most water? Types of paper Investigating properties Properties of glass Viscosity of liquids Iron filings, sand and salt Properties of materials Choosing the best material What will I use? Paper money for Monopoly (version A) The best mopper upper Investigating plastic Sorting plastic Beach clean-up
