Lunch Sack
Directions: Follow the directions in the simulation, "Characteristics of Materials" (click link) in order to learn about the flexibility, strength, transparency, and water resistance of various materials, including: glass, plastic, metal, paper, fabric, and rubber. As you complete this activity, think about the answers to these big questions:
Print this worksheet before you start the simulation: Lunch Sack: Characteristics of Materials.
Complete the worksheet as you complete the simulation. Once it has been completed, bring the completed worksheet to the teacher along with your "Action Plan" worksheet and get your teacher's signature.
After "Lunch Sack" has been completed, choose and complete 2 more individual activities under the "Optional Individual Activities."
- What are the characteristics of materials?
- What is the flexibility, strength, transparency, and water resistance of various materials, including: glass, plastic, metal, paper, fabric, and rubber?
- What material would be best for my lunch sack?
Print this worksheet before you start the simulation: Lunch Sack: Characteristics of Materials.
Complete the worksheet as you complete the simulation. Once it has been completed, bring the completed worksheet to the teacher along with your "Action Plan" worksheet and get your teacher's signature.
After "Lunch Sack" has been completed, choose and complete 2 more individual activities under the "Optional Individual Activities."