Year 1 science · F.6 · Engineering
Choose a material
Plastic holds liquids better than paper because it doesn't leak, absorb, or break easily.
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Lena is making a drink container. What should they pick?
- Plastic (right)
- Styrofoam
- Leather
Sam made a cup from newspaper to hold juice, but it leaked. What should they use instead?
- Plastic (right)
- Paper
- Cardboard
Lena built a cup from cardboard and it leaked. What should they try next?
- Wood
- Plastic (right)
- Styrofoam
Tip: Plastic holds liquids better than paper because it doesn't leak, absorb, or break easily.
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