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Is it a metal or a non-metal?








                                                                              Think back


                                                                               Use a table of results
                                                                               to record your list, like

                                                                               a scientist does.










               Work with a partner to investigate materials.


               1  Look at the object your teacher gives you. Is the object
                  metal or non-metal?


               2  Think about how you will test to see if the material
                  makes a ringing noise.


               3  How will you test if it is shiny or hard?

               4  Has it been made into a shape?

               5  Now look for other objects around your                      Tell your teacher

                  school. In your notebook, make a list or                    and the other people

                  draw pictures of what you find.                             in your class about
                                                                              your results.
               6  Tick the non-metal objects.



                                                                                          Key idea                   2 What is it Made of?

                  Stretch zone
                                                                                          Materials are
               How do you know if an object is made of plastic                            either metals

               or wood?                                                                   or non-metals.

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