Summary
Learn that different types of matter have properties that make it useful for certain purposes. For example, don't make a chair out of pizza! Watch now.
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Teaching resources
Discussion questions
A few questions to talk through after watching Material Properties and Purposes:
- What did the video show about material properties and purposes that surprised you?
- What is one question you still have after watching?
- Where have you noticed material properties and purposes 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 material properties and purposes means.
- Draw or write one example of your own, then check it against the video.