Which can you see through?

Which can you see through?

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This task is about physical properties of materials.
Book
   		 Plastic cup
   		 Rubbish bin
   
Mug Paper bag Glass in magnifying glass
 
Put these things into two groups by writing their name in the correct box below.

Things that are transparent
(you can see through them)

Things that are opaque
(you cannot see through them)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 		  
Task administration: 
This task can be completed with pencil and paper.
Level:
2
Curriculum info: 
Science, Investigating in science, Material World, Knowledge, Material World
Keywords: 
properties, physical properties, transparency, vocabulary
Description of task: 
Students state whether each of nine common objects are transparent or opaque.
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 use observations about everyday objects to recognise the property of transparency.
Science capabilities: 
Gather and interpret data
Answers/responses: 
  

Y4 (10/1999)
Transparent

  • plastic cup
  • (glass in) magnifying glass

Opaque

  • book
  • rubbish bin
  • mug
  • paper bag
 2 correct – very easy

1 correct – very easy