Materials

Learning Target: 

• I can use physical properties to determine the best material for a job

HOWLs Target:

• I demonstrate positive and kind behavior.

Agenda

• Warm-up: DENSITY #2 (2min)
• My boys were arguing about floating wood. They both know that a 300g chunk of wood (pine) is less dense than water and will float. Paul says that even a 300,000g chunk of wood (pine) will float. Peter says it's too heavy. Who is correct and why?
• glass vs. wood: 
• Which material would be better to make a cup that you could set on a rock near a fire to keep your hot chocolate warm in?
• chemical properties
• copper vs. wood:
• Which would be the best material for making a small toy boat for a child to play with?

Relevant reading:

• CK-12 Properties of Matter

Homework:

• Quiz on physical properties, Friday 11/18