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NAME: ______________________ SUBJECT: Science 3
Term 1: 1 Teacher:
Submission: July 6, 2026
Learning Targets:
✔ I can identify different solid materials.
✔ I can describe the physical properties of solid materials.
✔ I can compare solid materials based on their properties.
✔ I can explain why different materials are used for different objects.
Introduction:
Hello, young scientist!
Have you ever wondered why a spoon is hard, why a mirror is shiny, or why a rubber
band can stretch? Everything around us has different properties that help us identify
and use them correctly.
In this module, you will become a "Material Detective" as you explore the different
physical properties of solid materials through fun and simple activities.
ACTIVIITY 1- (Preliminary Activity)
Choose the correct answer.
1. Which material is usually hard? 4. Wh
A. Cotton ich
B. Sponge is
C. Rock a
D. Rubber soli
2. Which material is shiny? d
A. Paper ma
B. Mirror teri
C. Cloth al?
D. Wood A. Water
3. Which material is stretchable? B. Air
A. Glass C. Rock
B. Stone D. Juice
C. Rubber band
D. Chalk
Activity 2: Mystery Bag
Ask a family member to prepare a bag containing different objects.
Examples:
Spoon Sp
Coin on
Rubber band ge
Pla
Without looking, touch one object.
Answer: Write your answers.
What object do you think it is? The _________ is _____________.
How does it feel? The __________ is ______________.
Is it hard? The ____________ is ______________.
Soft? The _____________ is ________________.
Smooth? The ______________ is ________________.
Rough?
Stretchable?
(Review: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: What is a Solid Material? A solid material
has its own shape and occupies space.
Examples: book, chair, pencil, coin, rock)
Physical Properties of Solid Materials
1. Hard
A material that cannot easily be bent or pressed.
Examples:
Rock
Spoon 5.
Coin Stretcha
ble
2. Soft Can be
A material that is easy to press. pulled
Examples: without
Pillow breaking
Cotton easily.
Sponge Example
s:
3. Shiny Ru
A material that reflects light. bb
Examples: er
Mirror ba
Coin nd
Aluminum foil Bal
loo
4. Dull
A material that does not reflect much light.
Examples:
Cardboard
Paper
ACTIVITY 3: Record your observations:
Look around your house.
Collect 5 objects in your home and write each characteristic. (Do not select pointed or
sharp objects)
Objects Characteristics
1
2
3
4
5
Think about these:
1. Why is a spoon made of hard material?
2. Why are rubber bands made of stretchable material?
3. Why are mirrors shiny?
4. Why do we use different materials to make different objects?
GENERALIZATION
Complete the sentences.
Solid materials have different __________.
Some materials are __________.
Some materials are __________.
Some materials are __________.
Knowing the properties of materials helps us ________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
REFLECTION: Draw 😊, 😐, or ☹ on each blank.
I can identify different solid materials. _______
I can describe the physical properties of solid materials. ________
I can compare solid materials based on their properties. ________
I can explain why different materials are used for different objects. ________