Matter and Materials · Physical Science

Properties of Materials

Testing materials for strength, flexibility, waterproofness, and transparency.

Key Questions

  1. 1Why is glass a better choice for windows than wood?
  2. 2How do we know if a material is flexible enough for a specific job?
  3. 3What makes a material 'waterproof' compared to one that absorbs water?

MOE Syllabus Outcomes

MOE: Diversity of Materials - P3
Level: Primary 3
Subject: Science
Unit: Matter and Materials
Period: Physical Science

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