Choosing MaterialsDay 1

Circle the material that is most appropriate for the situation and then write why
you selected that material.
1. Annie needs to make a costume for the school play. What material should she
use to make the shirt she needs?
a. Tissues
b. Fabric
c. Pipe cleaners
Why?___________________________________________________________.
2. A construction worker is making a house. What material should the water pipes
be made out of?
a. Wood
b. Plastic
c. Metal
Why?___________________________________________________________.
3. Anthony accidentally spilled his milk during breakfast. What material should he
use to clean up the mess?
a. Feathers
b. Tissues
c. Cotton balls
Why?___________________________________________________________.
4. Billy is making a stuffed animal. What material should he fill it with?
a. Cotton stuffing
b. Cotton balls
c. Sand
Why?___________________________________________________________.
5. Claire is building a little house for her pet hamster. What material should she
use?
a. Felt
b. Paper
c. Popsicle sticks
Why?___________________________________________________________.

Names: _______________________________________________________________

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Get into groups and assign roles.

Observe the materials and choose which ones you want to work with.
Recorder writes on sticky notes and places on this sheet.
Discuss and design your bridge. Illustrator draws bridge on other sheet.
Identifier labels drawing.

Sticky Note #1: List the materials you chose.

Sticky Note #2: List the properties of each of the materials.

Sticky Note #3: Reasons why you chose the materials.