Groups of Materials     (Worksheet 1)     Answers

1. There are three groups of materials to consider, Wood, Plastic and Metal. They have different properties - can you tell which ones are which, from their descriptions below?
 
a.

It conducts electricity.
 

Answer:  Metal
b.

It is strong and can float.
 

Answer:  Wood
c.

It is light and flexible.
 

Answer:  Plastic
d.

It is easy to cut.
 

Answer:  Wood

 
2. There are three groups of materials to consider, Wood, Plastic and Metal. They have different properties - can you tell which ones are which, from their descriptions below?



Answer:  Metal
 

Answer:  Wood


Answer:  Plastic
 


Answer:  Metal


Answer:  Wood
 

Answer:  Plastic