Material Properties: Waterproof and Absorbent
Testing materials to see if they are waterproof or absorbent and discussing their uses.
Key Questions
- Explain why some materials are waterproof and others are not.
- Compare materials that absorb water to those that repel it.
- Design an experiment to test if a material is waterproof.
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
Suggested Methodologies
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