Material World · Physical Science

Sensing Materials

Using the five senses to describe and group objects based on their texture, color, and strength.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does the way a material feels tell us what it might be used for?
  2. 2What makes a material 'hard' or 'soft'?
  3. 3How can we group objects without using our eyes?

ACARA Content Descriptions

AC9SFU02
Year: Foundation
Subject: Science
Unit: Material World
Period: Physical Science

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