Summary
A short PBS LearningMedia collection of Hero Elementary clips and an activity about matching materials to jobs. Children test and compare materials and use evidence to decide which one is best suited for a particular use.
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Discussion questions
Discussion
These clips are about picking the right material for a job.
- Why would you use a soft material for some jobs and a hard one for others?
- How can you test which material works best?
- What material would you choose to keep something dry, and why?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: material, property, test, use, best.
Try it:
- Pick a job (carry water, stay warm) and name a good material for it.
- Explain one reason your material fits the job.