Sense Organs and Materials

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What is a sense organ?

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A sense organ is a body part that helps us know what is happening around us.

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What are the 5 sense organs?

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Eyes (to see), Ears (to hear), Nose (to smell), Tongue (to taste), Skin (to feel/touch).

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How do sense organs work?

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Our sense organs send messages to our brain, which helps us understand what we see, hear, smell, taste, or touch.

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What is a material?

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A material is what something is made from.

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Give examples of materials.

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Wood, metal, plastic, fabric.

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What is absorbency?

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Absorbency tells us how well a material can soak up liquid.

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Give an example of an absorbent material.

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A towel is absorbent.

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What is conductivity?

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Conductivity tells us how well something lets heat or electricity pass through.

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Which materials are good conductors?

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Metals are good conductors.

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Which materials are not good conductors?

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Wood and plastic are not good conductors.