Which materials are absorbent?

In this lesson, we will be learning about absorbency. You will test a variety of household materials and will compare how absorbent each of them is. You will need a piece of paper, a pencil and some household objects which will be explained in the video.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.Paper is a stretchy material. True or false?

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Q2.Which of these objects do you think is the most elastic?

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Q3.If a material can be stretched but returns quickly to its original shape, the material is very ________.

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Quiz:

Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.Paper is a stretchy material. True or false?

1/3

Q2.Which of these objects do you think is the most elastic?

2/3

Q3.If a material can be stretched but returns quickly to its original shape, the material is very ________.

3/3

Video

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Worksheet

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Which materials are absorbent?

Well done everyone on some great learning! Now have a go at answering these questions to see how much you can remember from the lesson.

Q1.Absorbent materials do not soak up liquid easily. True or false?

1/3

Q2.Which of these materials do you think is the most absorbent?

2/3

Q3.Which word describes when something repels water or keeps water out?

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This quiz includes images that don't have any alt text - please contact your teacher who should be able to help you with an audio description.

Unit quizzes are being retired in August 2023

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Quiz:

Which materials are absorbent?

Well done everyone on some great learning! Now have a go at answering these questions to see how much you can remember from the lesson.

Q1.Absorbent materials do not soak up liquid easily. True or false?

1/3

Q2.Which of these materials do you think is the most absorbent?

2/3

Q3.Which word describes when something repels water or keeps water out?

3/3

Lesson summary: Which materials are absorbent?

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