Kindergarten science · E.2 · Earth materials
Design a shelter
To keep out rain, use something that does not let water pass through. Plastic is waterproof; paper soaks up water quickly.
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Mei wants to build a shelter with materials found at home. Which one keeps out rain best?
- Paper
- Cloth
- Plastic (right)
Zoe wants to build a shelter with materials found at home. Which one keeps out rain best?
- Plastic (right)
- Wood
- Paper
Theo wants to build a shelter with materials found at home. Which one keeps out rain best?
- Wood
- Paper
- Plastic (right)
Tip: To keep out rain, use something that does not let water pass through. Plastic is waterproof; paper soaks up water quickly.
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