Materials and Their Magic · Physical Science

Testing Toughness and Texture

Classifying materials based on physical properties such as hardness, flexibility, and waterproofness.

Key Questions

  1. 1What makes a material the right choice for a raincoat?
  2. 2How do we know which material is the strongest for building a bridge?
  3. 3What would happen if we made a frying pan out of chocolate?

NCCA Curriculum Specifications

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

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