Science: Materials and Their Properties

A spoon can be made from metal, plastic, or wood. Name one property that makes metal a good material for a spoon.

Look at a classroom window. What material is it usually made from, and what property makes that material useful for a window?

Circle the material that would be best for making a raincoat: paper, wool, rubber, or sponge. Explain your choice.

A towel is made from cloth. What property of cloth makes it useful after a bath or shower?

Sort these objects by the material they are mostly made from: glass jar, wooden chair, metal key, plastic bottle. Write each object with its material.

A student says, 'All hard materials are heavy.' Do you agree or disagree? Give an example.

Which property describes something that can bend without breaking: magnetic, flexible, transparent, or rough? Use the word in a sentence.

A magnet sticks to an iron nail but not to a wooden pencil. What property does the iron nail have?

You need to pack a fragile glass cup. Would bubble wrap or a thin sheet of paper protect it better? Explain why.

Name two properties of a brick that make it useful for building walls.

A plastic bag and a paper bag can both carry things. Which one is more likely to stay strong if it gets wet? Explain your answer.

Choose the best material for a playground slide: sandpaper, metal, cotton, or sponge. Explain which property makes it a good choice.