Material World: Properties and Purpose · Physical Science

Sensing Materials

Using the five senses to describe and classify materials based on their observable characteristics.

Key Questions

  1. 1How can we describe a material without using its name?
  2. 2Why does a metal spoon feel different than a wooden spoon?
  3. 3What makes a material waterproof versus absorbent?

ACARA Content Descriptions

AC9S1U03
Year: Year 1
Subject: Science
Unit: Material World: Properties and Purpose
Period: Physical Science

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