Questions and Answers
What term describes the characteristic of a material?
Which material is characterized as strong?
Which of the following materials is known to be absorbent?
Which property describes a material that keeps its shape?
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Which material allows light to pass through it?
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What type of material cannot be broken easily?
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Which material is characterized as non-magnetic?
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Which material is described as flexible?
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Which property describes materials that are not attracted to magnets?
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Which of the following materials is classified as strong?
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Which of the following materials is typically not sensible for a knife made of?
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What type of material is typically used to make a window?
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Which of the following options would be considered silly for a common item made of?
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Which sorting method is common for classifying materials?
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Study Notes
Materials and Their Properties
- Properties describe the characteristics of materials, e.g., strength, rigidity, absorbency.
- Metals are generally strong materials, while rubber is known for being waterproof or absorbent.
- Rigid materials, like bricks, maintain shape and resist bending, unlike flexible materials.
- Common types of materials:
- Fabric: usually absorbent, not typically waterproof.
- Ice: can be considered dull in texture and easily breakable.
- Wood: has a dull appearance and is also flexible.
Magnets and Magnetic Properties
- Magnetic materials are attracted to magnets (e.g., iron), while non-magnetic materials are not.
- Glass is classified as non-magnetic, while iron is a magnetic material.
Material Sorting
- Materials can be sorted based on their characteristics:
- Strength: strong (e.g., steel) vs. weak (e.g., paper)
- Flexibility: flexible (e.g., rubber) vs. rigid (e.g., a table)
- Absorbency: absorbent (e.g., fabric) vs. waterproof (e.g., plastic).
Sensibility of Material Usage
- Some material combinations are deemed sensible, and others silly:
- Rubber bikes or fabric tables are considered silly since those materials do not suit their functions.
- A window made of glass is sensible while a knife made of ice is silly.
Summary of Sorting Methods
- Sorting can be based on appearance, texture, and functional characteristics of materials.
- Examples of sorting criteria include whether a material is transparent, shiny, strong, or absorbs liquids.
Reminder
- Understand various materials and their common properties to aid in recognizing their appropriate use and sorting characteristics effectively.
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Description
This quiz focuses on the key concepts covered in Unit 5 of the Grade 3 Science curriculum. Students will circle the correct answers to test their understanding of materials and their properties. It's an excellent way to prepare for upcoming assessments in the first term.
