Materials and Their Magic · Physical Science

Properties of Materials

Testing materials for characteristics such as flexibility, transparency, and waterproofness.

Key Questions

  1. 1Which material would make the best umbrella for a teddy bear and why?
  2. 2How can we sort these objects based on properties we cannot see?
  3. 3Why are certain objects made of metal while others are made of plastic?

NCCA Curriculum Specifications

NCCA: Primary - Materials
Class/Year: 2nd Class
Subject: Young Explorers: Investigating Our World
Unit: Materials and Their Magic
Period: Physical Science

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