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Delta Modern Language Schools Unit 2 concept 2
Science department
Grade 5
1st term 2024 -2025

Describing and measuring matter

Matter can be described by its properties such as:
- (color-shape-odor-texture-size)
• People use different kinds of materials to make roof of homes depending on the climate
where the home is located:

Type of material. Properties of roof Used in

1-Strong stone. Flat. Desert home
Protect the home from dust
and dirt

2-Ceramic bricks. Inclined. (slanted) Cold weather home
Ceramic tiles
- Protect home from rain.

3-Leaves and stick. - Inclined Tropical rainforest home
- Protect home from
animals getting inside

Measuring matter

Each property of material can be measured by using special measuring tool as the following

Property volume Mass Length Temperature
Balance
Measuring Ruler Thermometer

Tool (graduated) Tape Measure
cup

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