Year 5 Materials

What aspect of Science are we looking at when we are investigating materials?

• Biology

• Chemistry

• Physics

Which is the best definition for a material?

• It is the matter (particles) from which an object can be made from. E.g. wood, metal

• It is the characteristics that make it suitable for a prupose

• It is something such as a table, pen or ruler.

What properties does a metal have? Select all the possible properties.

• Malleable

• Shiny

• Brittle

• Thermal (heat) conductor

• Electrical insulator

Plastics are useful for cooking utensils and equipment because they are...

• thermal insulators

• electrical insulators

• thermal conductors

Can you complete the sentence with the best answer.

The thicker a liquid is the more __________ it is.

What state of matter is this metal in?