Materials and Their Properties · Physical Science

Sustainable Materials

Evaluating the environmental impact of different materials and the science of recycling.

Key Questions

  1. 1What makes a material biodegradable versus non-biodegradable?
  2. 2How can we design a product that uses the least amount of raw material?
  3. 3What are the scientific challenges in recycling mixed materials?

NCCA Curriculum Specifications

NCCA: Primary - MaterialsNCCA: Primary - Environmental Awareness
Class/Year: 5th Class
Subject: Scientific Inquiry and the Natural World
Unit: Materials and Their Properties
Period: Physical Science

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