Year 1 science · G.2 · Scientific practice
Describe a material
Soft things like sponges squish and absorb water; hard things like rocks stay the same shape.
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Amara wonders: Which material feels soft and gives when pressed?
- Sponge (right)
- Wood
- Plastic
Hana wonders: Which material feels soft and gives when pressed?
- Wood
- Rock
- Sponge (right)
Theo wonders: Which material feels soft and gives when pressed?
- Plastic
- Rock
- Sponge (right)
Tip: Soft things like sponges squish and absorb water; hard things like rocks stay the same shape.
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