Exploring Everyday Materials

What is one property of plastic?

• Heavy and fragile

• Conductive and brittle

• Opaque and soft

• Lightweight and durable

Can plastic be recycled?

• Plastic recycling is not environmentally friendly.

• Only certain types of plastic can be recycled.

• Plastic cannot be recycled at all.

• Yes, plastic can be recycled.

Is plastic strong or weak?

• Plastic is always weak.

• Plastic can be strong or weak.

• Plastic is only strong when heated.

• Plastic cannot be strong.

What are some common uses of plastic?

• Common uses of plastic include packaging, construction, automotive parts, household items, and medical devices.

• Clothing materials

• Furniture upholstery

• Food storage containers

What is fabric made from?

• Wood and metal

• Plastic and glass

• Cotton and leather

• Fibers, either natural or synthetic.

Can fabric be soft?

• Fabric is always rough.

• Yes, fabric can be soft.

• No, fabric cannot be soft.

• Softness is not a property of fabric.

What are some uses of fabric in clothing?

• Fabric is used for cooking food.

• Some uses of fabric in clothing include comfort, durability, insulation, and style.

• Fabric is primarily for building houses.

• Fabric is only used in upholstery.

Is fabric used for making bags?

• Fabric is only used for clothing.

• Bags are made exclusively from leather.

• Fabric cannot be used for any type of bags.

• Yes, fabric is used for making bags.

What is a characteristic of metal?

• Good conductors of electricity and heat.

• Low melting points and densities.

• Poor insulators of sound.

• Brittle and easily breakable.

Is metal heavy or light?

• Metals are always light.

• Metals are typically heavy.

• All metals are the same weight as feathers.

• Metals have no weight.