Physical Changes

When paper is cut into a circle, what physical property of the paper changed?

• shape

• mass

• texture

• color

What property of iron metal makes it good for making towers?

• it is magnetic

• It is shiny

• It is heavy

• it is strong

What material would make the best box to hold heavy tools?

• paper

• rubber

• cardboard

• metal

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If you were building a tall tower to keep something safe, which materials would you use?

• cardboard and glue

• wood and glue

• bricks and mortar

• wood and mortar

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If you were building a bridge to cross over a long area of water, which materials would you use?

• wood

• iron

• rubber

• aluminum (like a soda can)

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What are ways to cause a physical change to paper?

• Cut

• Fold

• Tear

• Color

• All of the above

What are other ways to create a physical change to matter?

• burn it

• cook it

• slice it

• cool it

How should people decide which materials they need to make something?

• Think about the physical properties of the materials.

• Go to Lowes or Home Depot and look around.

• Order it from Amazon.

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