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Test which materials are waterproof

1st grade (Year 2 in England) · 16 questions · Common Core: NGSS.2-PS1-2, NGSS.SEP 3 · England: KS1 Y1 Everyday materials, KS1 Working scientifically

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  1. Question 1

    Why are wellington boots (rain boots) made of rubber?

    • A. Rubber soaks up puddles.
    • B. Rubber is very heavy.
    • C. Rubber is see-through.
    • D. Rubber is waterproof and bendy.

  2. Question 2

    How many more spoonfuls leaked through the paper towel than through the cotton?

    Spoonfuls of water that leaked through02468101214167cotton10wool16paper towel0plastic

    Answer

  3. Question 3

    Is this waterproof: a paper towel?

    • A. waterproof
    • B. not waterproof

  4. Question 4

    A teddy bear needs a coat for a rainy picnic. Which material should you choose?

    • A. a piece of plastic shower curtain
    • B. a cotton handkerchief
    • C. a paper towel
    • D. tissue paper

  5. Question 5

    Which material would make the WORST umbrella?

    Spoonfuls of water that leaked through02468107cotton4wool10paper towel0plastic
    • A. cotton
    • B. wool
    • C. paper towel
    • D. plastic

  6. Question 6

    Is this waterproof: rubber?

    • A. waterproof
    • B. not waterproof

  7. Question 7

    A teddy bear needs a coat for a rainy picnic. Which material should you choose?

    • A. tissue paper
    • B. a cotton handkerchief
    • C. a piece of plastic shower curtain
    • D. a paper towel

  8. Question 8

    How many more spoonfuls leaked through the wool than through the paper towel?

    Spoonfuls of water that leaked through024681012141613cotton16wool4paper towel0plastic

    Answer

  9. Question 9

    Is this waterproof: rubber?

    • A. waterproof
    • B. not waterproof

  10. Question 10

    Why are wellington boots (rain boots) made of rubber?

    • A. Rubber soaks up puddles.
    • B. Rubber is very heavy.
    • C. Rubber is waterproof and bendy.
    • D. Rubber is see-through.

  11. Question 11

    How many more spoonfuls leaked through the cotton than through the paper towel?

    Spoonfuls of water that leaked through02468107cotton10wool4paper towel0plastic

    Answer

  12. Question 12

    Is this waterproof: glass?

    • A. waterproof
    • B. not waterproof

  13. Question 13

    To make the waterproof test fair, what must stay the same for every material?

    • A. the material being tested
    • B. nothing needs to stay the same
    • C. the amount of water and the size of each square
    • D. the colour of each material

  14. Question 14

    Which material would make the WORST umbrella?

    Spoonfuls of water that leaked through024681012141610cotton16wool4paper towel0plastic
    • A. cotton
    • B. wool
    • C. paper towel
    • D. plastic

  15. Question 15

    Is this waterproof: glass?

    • A. waterproof
    • B. not waterproof

  16. Question 16

    A teddy bear needs a coat for a rainy picnic. Which material should you choose?

    • A. a piece of plastic shower curtain
    • B. tissue paper
    • C. a cotton handkerchief
    • D. a paper towel

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Answer key: Test which materials are waterproof

  1. 1. D. Rubber is waterproof and bendy.

  2. 2. 9

  3. 3. B. not waterproof

  4. 4. A. a piece of plastic shower curtain

  5. 5. C. paper towel

  6. 6. A. waterproof

  7. 7. C. a piece of plastic shower curtain

  8. 8. 12

  9. 9. A. waterproof

  10. 10. C. Rubber is waterproof and bendy.

  11. 11. 3

  12. 12. A. waterproof

  13. 13. C. the amount of water and the size of each square

  14. 14. B. wool

  15. 15. A. waterproof

  16. 16. A. a piece of plastic shower curtain