Summary
Learn how to classify materials by color, texture and hardness. Scientists classify materials by grouping them by shared qualities or traits.
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Discussion questions
A few questions to talk through after watching Classification of Materials:
- What did the video show about classification of materials that surprised you?
- What is one question you still have after watching?
- Where have you noticed classification of materials in the world around you?
- How could you test or observe part of this yourself?
Quick work-a-long
Try it:
- In one sentence, tell a neighbor what classification of materials means.
- Draw or write one example of your own, then check it against the video.