Properties of Materials

It is a substance that usually has a shiny appearance, a good conductor of electricity and heat, can be melted and is capable of being shaped.

• Metal

• Wood

It is a man-made material. It is flexible, does not rust, and does not break easily.

• Plastic

• Glass

• Rubber

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-3

It is made up of stems and branches of trees. It does not rust, resist heat, and a good construction material.

• Rubber

• Metal

• Wood

This means to rest on top of a liquid.

• Float

• Sink

It is the amount of matter an object has.

• Buoyancy

• Density

Materials that are less dense will float over materials that are denser.

• True

• False

It means to go down below the surface of a liquid.

• Float

• Sink

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-5

Glass is a transparent and shiny material. It often breaks easily and resistant to heat.

• True

• False

Store combustible products near the stove.

• True

• False

In storing household materials, segregate biodegradable from non-biodegradable.

• True

• False