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One material, many objects; one object, many materials

2nd grade (Year 3 in England) · 16 questions · Common Core: NGSS.2-PS1-1, NGSS.2-PS1-2 · England: KS1 Y2 Uses of everyday materials, KS1 Y1 Everyday materials

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  1. Question 1

    Three of these are usually made of wood. Which one is NOT?

    • A. a cricket or baseball bat
    • B. a garden fence
    • C. a key
    • D. a wooden table
  2. Question 2

    Spoons can be made of metal, wood or plastic. Why are wooden spoons good for stirring hot soup?

    • A. Wood melts in soup and adds flavour.
    • B. Wood is magnetic.
    • C. Wood is see-through.
    • D. Wood does not get hot quickly, so the handle stays cool.
  3. Question 3

    Which of these is usually made of fabric?

    • A. a drinking glass
    • B. a wooden table
    • C. a saucepan
    • D. a curtain
  4. Question 4

    Three of these are usually made of wood. Which one is NOT?

    • A. a wooden table
    • B. a drinking glass
    • C. a cricket or baseball bat
    • D. a pencil
  5. Question 5

    A chair can be made of wood, metal or plastic. Which property must ALL chair materials have?

    • A. stretchy
    • B. strong enough to hold a person
    • C. soft like a pillow
    • D. see-through
  6. Question 6

    Which of these is usually made of fabric?

    • A. a key
    • B. a window
    • C. a paperclip
    • D. a T-shirt
  7. Question 7

    Three of these are usually made of glass. Which one is NOT?

    • A. a jam jar
    • B. a paperclip
    • C. a drinking glass
    • D. a window
  8. Question 8

    A chair can be made of wood, metal or plastic. Which property must ALL chair materials have?

    • A. see-through
    • B. strong enough to hold a person
    • C. stretchy
    • D. soft like a pillow
  9. Question 9

    Which of these is usually made of metal?

    • A. a curtain
    • B. a saucepan
    • C. a mirror
    • D. a sock
  10. Question 10

    Three of these are usually made of glass. Which one is NOT?

    • A. a mirror
    • B. a key
    • C. a drinking glass
    • D. a jam jar
  11. Question 11

    Bottles can be glass or plastic. Why might a picnic use plastic bottles?

    • A. Plastic is heavier.
    • B. Plastic is stronger than metal.
    • C. Plastic is lighter and does not shatter if dropped.
    • D. Plastic keeps drinks hot for ever.
  12. Question 12

    Which of these is usually made of fabric?

    • A. a drinking glass
    • B. a jam jar
    • C. a T-shirt
    • D. a window
  13. Question 13

    Three of these are usually made of fabric. Which one is NOT?

    • A. a garden fence
    • B. a sock
    • C. a pillowcase
    • D. a curtain
  14. Question 14

    Spoons can be made of metal, wood or plastic. Why are wooden spoons good for stirring hot soup?

    • A. Wood does not get hot quickly, so the handle stays cool.
    • B. Wood is see-through.
    • C. Wood is magnetic.
    • D. Wood melts in soup and adds flavour.
  15. Question 15

    Which of these is usually made of wood?

    • A. a paperclip
    • B. a T-shirt
    • C. a pillowcase
    • D. a pencil
  16. Question 16

    Three of these are usually made of metal. Which one is NOT?

    • A. a saucepan
    • B. a paperclip
    • C. a drinking glass
    • D. a bicycle frame

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Answer key: One material, many objects; one object, many materials

  1. 1. C. a key

  2. 2. D. Wood does not get hot quickly, so the handle stays cool.

  3. 3. D. a curtain

  4. 4. B. a drinking glass

  5. 5. B. strong enough to hold a person

  6. 6. D. a T-shirt

  7. 7. B. a paperclip

  8. 8. B. strong enough to hold a person

  9. 9. B. a saucepan

  10. 10. B. a key

  11. 11. C. Plastic is lighter and does not shatter if dropped.

  12. 12. C. a T-shirt

  13. 13. A. a garden fence

  14. 14. A. Wood does not get hot quickly, so the handle stays cool.

  15. 15. D. a pencil

  16. 16. C. a drinking glass