Exploring Material Properties Through Lunch

What are the two ordinary words used to start exploring the properties of the brown paper bag?

• Brown and bag

• Brown and paper

• Paper and bag

• Empty and brown

Which of the following is an example of hard matter?

• Liquid

• Gel

• Rock

• Foam

What property describes how easily matter can be shaped into different forms?

• Hardness

• Malleability

• Conductivity

• Magnetism

Which material is a good conductor of heat?

• Oven mitts

• Metal

• Wood

• Plastic

What property of matter can be tested by seeing if a magnet sticks to it?

• Conductivity

• Magnetism

• Hardness

• Malleability

Which item is harder: a piece of sandwich bread or an apple?

• Both are equally hard

• Sandwich bread

• Neither is hard

• Apple

Which item is more malleable: a fruit strip or a potato chip?

• Fruit strip

• Potato chip

• Both are equally malleable

• Neither is malleable

Why does a metal bottle feel warmer when filled with hot cocoa compared to a plastic one?

• Metal conducts heat better

• Metal absorbs more heat

• Plastic absorbs less heat

• Plastic repels heat

Where is a better place to hang your artwork using a magnet?

• Plastic chair

• Fridge door

• Wooden table

• Tree in your yard

What should you remember to do after testing the properties of your lunch?

• Leave the mess

• Clean up after yourself

• Play with your food

• Share your findings