Copy of Lesson 1.2 - Properties of Materials

Multiple Choice

Why do you think rain boots are usually made from materials other than paper?

• Because paper is not waterproof and would get damaged easily.

• Because paper is too expensive to use for boots.

• Because paper is too heavy to wear on feet.

• Because paper is too colorful for boots.

Multiple Choice

What is the main problem that the principal wants the students to solve?

• Design a new glue for the school

• Build a new classroom

• Create a new type of paper

• Organize a school event

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the role of an engineer as explained in the lesson?

• A person who uses science knowledge to design something to solve a problem

• A person who only builds things

• A person who writes books

• A person who teaches science

Multiple Choice

What does the word 'design' mean in the context of this lesson?

• To try to make something new that solves a problem

• To copy something that already exists

• To destroy something old

• To ignore a problem

Multiple Select

Select all the actions that engineers do as described in the lesson.

• Keep track of what they do

• Write and draw about their ideas

• Ignore their observations

• Observe what they have learned

Multiple Choice

What is the strategy called that readers use to help them understand what they are about to read?

• Predicting

• Summarizing

• Questioning

• Visualizing

Multiple Choice

What does the word 'predict' mean in the context of reading?

• To use what you already know to decide what you think might happen

• To read as quickly as possible

• To memorize all the details

• To ignore the pictures in the text

Multiple Select

Which of the following are ways to make predictions before reading a book?

• Looking at the title

• Examining the pictures

• Ignoring the text

• Thinking about story elements

Multiple Choice

Why is rubber a better material for rain boots than paper?

• Because rubber is waterproof and strong

• Because rubber is colorful

• Because rubber is soft and warm

• Because rubber is easy to find

Multiple Select

Which of the following are reasons why rubber is used to make rain boots?

• Rubber bends easily

• Rubber keeps out water

• Rubber is strong

• Rubber is heavy

Multiple Choice

Why is predicting an important skill for readers to use before and during reading?

• It helps readers understand new ideas and anticipate what might happen next.

• It makes reading faster.

• It helps readers memorize every word.

• It allows readers to skip parts of the text.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are good guidelines to follow when reading with a partner?

• Take turns reading.

• Read loudly to distract others.

• Be respectful and polite to your partner.

• Ask your partner for help if you need it.

Multiple Choice

According to the Partner Reading Guidelines, what should you do if you do not understand something you read?

• Ignore it and keep reading.

• Ask your partner for help and work together to understand.

• Wait until the end to ask questions.

• Stop reading completely.

Multiple Choice

Would you like to learn more about how different materials are used to make everyday objects?

• Yes, I want to learn more!

• No, I feel I know enough.

• Maybe, if there are more fun activities.

• I'm not sure.

Open Ended

What is one thing you learned about the properties of materials from today's lesson?